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Local Egg OriginsPage 8
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Night Raptors continues on page 7 Sam’s Revenge continues on page 5
Raptors descend on NightHeron throughout the summer
PHOTOS BY KELLY BRAGG
L E A R N A B O U T T H E S E S P E C I A L B I R D S C O U R T E S Y O F T H E C E N T E R F O R B I R D S O F P R E Y
BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer
‘Twas the evening before Easter and all through Kiawah’s Night Heron Park, there was hardly anyone. No critters were apparent and only a smattering of families played
with games deposited in advance of Sunday’s festivities. Both nature and the Kiawah Island Golf Resort abhor a vacuum, however, and there was a remedy in the works. The park’s quiet changed to a buzz of anticipation as the van from the Center for Birds of Prey rolled up.
Elisabeth King, 22 year veteran of KIGR and current Director of Outdoor Programs, had the arrival all worked out. “I have watched the ‘Birds of Prey’ presentation more times than I can remember. Each and every time I am in awe of these magnificent birds and I always learn something new. We have partnered with Birds of Prey again this summer. All our guests and residents will have the opportunity to see these amazing raptors up-close and learn about this local organization,” said King. Presentations like these are usually more difficult to get to without KIGR assistance.
Located in Awendaw, SC (just north of Georgetown), the Center for Birds of Prey is closer to the “road less traveled” than the beaten path. "I have traveled worldwide and seen countless centers and this is the absolute best of its kind I have ever seen anywhere" says Jack Hanna, according the center’s website. Such endorsements help but the Center still doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Consequently, staff welcomes opportunities to take the show on the road and spread the word.
Their mission is “to identify and address vital environmental issues by providing medical care to injured birds of prey and shorebirds, and through educational, research and conservation initiatives.” Audrey Poplin, Husbandry Coordinator / Educator, started out as a volunteer for the center. She joined the staff after getting a degree in Biology from the College of Charleston. Her gift for training owls and other raptors for flight demonstrations, and conducting on-site educational programs made her the
Captain Sam’s
RevengeCONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT INTHE WATER AT
CONTENTIOUS SITE
BY MARGARET PILARSKIFor The Island Connection
On the night of Thursday, June 4, a bulldozer and dump truck belonging to Goodson
Construction became submerged in the water at Captain Sam’s Spit, providing more fodder for conservationists opposing the development of the land.
Chief warrant officer Chris Ruleman of the U.S. Coast Guard said crews were working on a dike at the inlet when a higher-than-usual tide took them by surprise, washing the sand out from under the workers.
There were no reports of injury to the workers and no oil leaks have been spotted. Ruleman says DHEC and other agencies will be consulted on equipment removal, while Moran Environmental Recovery of Mount Pleasant will work to remove the equipment’s oil and fuel.
The 150-acre pear-shaped peninsula known as Captain Sam’s Spit has been the subject of litigation since 2010, with developers recently winning the right to build up to 50 homes on 20 acres of the spit. The stretch of beach and tideland is on the southwestern end of Kiawah Island and is home to much wildlife, including migratory birds.
The drowned equipment, however, is part of a community-welcomed plan to mitigate erosion on Seabrook Island – altering the beach to preserve more wildlife habitats.
Though Kiawah Development Partners contend that the limited scope of their residential development will be built
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Tue., June 23Town Council Meeting2:30 p.m.Seabrook Town Hall
Tue., June 26Ways and Means Committee Meeting2 - 4 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
Thu., June 25Municipal Center Committee1 - 3 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
Fri., June 26Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Meeting10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
Wed., July 1Planning Commission Work Session2:30 p.m.Seabrook Town Hall
Mon., July 6Environmental Committe Meeting3 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
Tue., July 7Town Council Meeting2 - 4 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
Wed., July 8Planning Commission Meeting2:30 p.m.Seabrook Town Hall
Planning Commission Meeting3 - 5 p.m.Kiawah Town Hall
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Kiawah Island Town CouncilMeeting, June 2015
Q U I C K M E E T I N G , S E C U R I T Y F O R T H E U N R U LYA N D A PA S S E D B U D G E T
BY GREGG BRAGGFor The Island Connection
The monthly town council meeting for the Town of Kiawah Island (TOKI) started promptly on June
2 which wasn’t the interesting part. It was unusual to see Juan Martin of TOKI security attending a town council meeting, let alone be joined by a Charleston County deputy sheriff. The two occupied the back corner of the room before the meeting started. Neither had weapons displayed and the sheriff was dressed casually. A third heavy, well-heeled, fully uniformed sheriff joined them [with a fourth in the parking lot, as it turns out].
Mayor Lipuma had previously responded to questions about the county presence at town hall on May 21. Lipuma responded on May 22 saying, “The Deputy sheriff was at Town Hall to monitor the Ways and Means Committee meeting. We now plan to have this DS coverage at all Town meetings to control unruly participants, e.g., those who refuse to return to their seats after their three minutes of comments. They will be escorted to their seat or the parking lot.”
The gavel fell at 2 p.m. for the June council meeting. The meeting was quickly on its way to an all-time record for brevity under the stewardship of Mayor Pro Tem John Labriola, who was acting on behalf of the vacationing Mayor. The minutes from the previous month’s meetings were approved without a fuss. The. Kiawah resident and retiree Dennis McGill strode forward for the first installment of citizens comments.
“I will guarantee, if not interrupted, the following inquiries will take less [time] than your three minute rule, even though that rule does not comply with your own code section, 2-308, especially
sub-section (b), which was recently modified by ordinance 2015-02 [and] adopted on March 10, 2015.
“In addition you will note I originally drafted these questions before being aware of your special council meeting of May 22 and the Post and Courier article of May 27 relating to your financial probe. Nevertheless, to begin with the issue of replacing Ms. Rucker and Mr. Gunnels: Many people had approached me after the first Post and Courier article saying they believed the town council was composed mainly of retired former corporate executives:
1. If so, why can’t they save the town money by searching for, interviewing and selecting a town administrator and treasurer themselves? “My next question I had to revise after the May 22 Post and Courier article, since it originally asked what the anticipated costs would be for hiring alleged professional search firms?
2. However, since a firm or firms have already been selected a. Name them? (Mercer Group was the reply) b. State their proposed and/or estimated fees? (45k was the reply)
3. Will members of town staff be considered for both positions?
4. What does council and/or the selected search firm believe the offered starting salary ranges should be for each position?” concluded McGill.
Old Business brought the budget center
stage but with something of a twist. Minor updates, which had been agreed to, had coincided with the departure of the town treasurer. Therefore, the changes were not made in the expected time/fashion. This had the potential to derail the budget process and would have, but for some parliamentary pirouettes necessary to keep the process moving forward.
Council Member Labriola was quick to characterize the changes as minor, while he invited and encouraged scrutiny from interested residents. The entire budget is available at the town’s website (www.kiawahisland.org). Several budget changes were detailed for the sake of transparency including:
1. $90,000 for the “Motoring Retreat” remains intact (despite some protests made at last month’s council meeting).
2. $45,000 to Mercer Group to replace staff.
3. $35,000 to conduct a Forensic Audit of the town’s books.
4. $50,000 for the St. Johns Fire District training program was intact.
5. Adjustments necessary to lease vehicles (currently 7 in the TOKI fleet) for 3-4 years instead of purchasing them.
6. The car proposed for the [now-eliminated] position of Public Safety Director was eliminated.
7. Money for TOKI’s part in the Kiawah Island Community Association [e.g. roads] “signage” project
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to help with the website.The result was unanimous passage of
the budget.New Business was next and passed
quickly.1. Although there was some
discussion and some adjustments necessary before a second reading, Ordinance 2015-07 passed unanimously. Fred Peterson, Chair of the Planning Commission, nodded approval from the back of the room. He, Andy Capelli, and the rest of the Planning Commission had been fighting hard to reduce license/permit fees on Kiawah residents.
2. LS3P was officially selected to design the proposed municipal complex
3. A new roof for the town hall was approved
4. The contract for removal of storm debris with Atkins North American was renewed. There was a bit of discussion for this item as the renewal had not gone through the normal Request For Proposal process. “There was no time since we are already in hurricane season,” said the town clerk. The town attorney said it was “OK” with him and the measure passed unanimously.
5. $9,000 was approved for business continuity in the event of a disaster. Atlantic Business Continuity Services won the contingency-based contract.
6. An emergency services memorandum of understanding was signed with the Kiawah Island Community Association.
7. An emergency services memorandum of understanding was signed with the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
8. A measure to work with the 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office to provide TOKI with victims assistance was approved.
9. Finally, in a last-minute addition to the agenda, Julie Beier, a representative of Freshfields, was added as a member of the Public Safety Committee.
Council Member Johnson gave the only committee report saying arts council is looking forward to a great year.
The mayor’s report was equally brief.
Mayor Pro Tem Labriola said the mayor was on vacation.
Wendy Kulick led off the second round of citizens comments. She described her enthusiasm for the Municipal Center design process she and other residents had participated in [on May 21]. Kulick went on to ask what had become of the proposed “log” of all questions/comments from residents. The idea to post both questions and answers seemed like a good idea but seems to have fallen through the cracks.
Former Council Member Fran Wermuth asked why the Alpha Omega Construction Group had been the only firm to respond to the town’s need for a new roof. She had done some research and cautioned council to look at the company with a more critical eye.
Kiawah resident Dennis McGill opened his second round of remarks by citing from the TOKI human resources handbook. He wanted to know if Ms. Rucker should be allowed to take leave, when the handbook specifically says leave is not available while an employee of TOKI was working for another firm.
Kiawah Resident Roger Warren closed out citizens comments with an offer of support for council in the wake of recent events.
Council Member John Wilson acknowledged business continuation as a problem and asked for some slack in light staff shortages. “Please be patient,” he said as council member comments closed out.
There was no executive session and the meeting was adjourned.
Field Trip to the BeachS T U D E N T S S E A R C H F O R S E A T U R T L E S
BY TERI HINKEBEINFor The Island Connection
As the school year dwindles down, education is just beginning on the beach at Seabrook Island.
One of the important aspects of the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol is to educate residents and visitors on how they can help mamas and hatchlings survive. As the turtle hatchlings emerge from their nests in the coming weeks, you will find patrol members educating the crowd of onlookers.
One turtle patrol member is Jennifer Gibson, an educator on and off the island. Jen is a fourth grade teacher at Drayton Hall Elementary. Each spring for the last seven years, Jen brings her students to Seabrook Island in the early morning hours to walk the beach, hunting for turtle tracks and nests. This fun field
trip supplements Jen's science unit on sea turtles.
This year's field trip was exceptional. Ten of Jen's students hit the beach early to walk Pelican Beach near Camp St. Christopher. Although there were no tracks on that beach, the group got word there was a turtle crawl and possible nest near the club. The students were fortunate enough to see the nest and help carry all the equipment needed to relocate it to the turtle nursery.
After all their hard work, the students retreated to Jen's home for a pool party and breakfast. The students are anxiously awaiting for their nest, #18, to hatch and hope to return to Seabrook Island to see tiny hatchling turtles emerge.
PHOTO BYJENNIFER GIBSON
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A day on the riverwith Mark Horton
G U I D I N G A R T I S T ST O F I N D I N S P I R AT I O N
BY MARTHA ZINKFor The Island Connection
On June 4th, a small group of artists had a wonderful adventure organized by Pat Huff and
Laura Todd, partners at Todd and Huff Art Center at Bohicket Marina. Many of the artists have taken classes at the Art Center. which offers classes and workshops for beginning artists as well as more advanced. After a three-hour postponement due to thunderstorms, the group met at Bohicket for an instructional boat trip on the Pirate Lady with the well-known artist Mark Horton.
Mark pointed out many scenes along Bohicket Creek and the Stono River which were perfect for photographing in preparation for paintings. He also gave many points about composition and light. The Captain of the Pirate Lady took the boat close to the shrimp boats at Cherry Point and Rockville, paused at creek openings and even took the group all the
way down the coast of Edisto Island to the Botany Bay “Boneyard” of dramatically dead trees along the beach.
The day was perfect for photographs and for paintings, as the sky filled with dramatic cloud formations, causing great contrasts of light and shadow on the marshes and trees along the shoreline. The culmination of the boat trip was a small watercolor which Mark painted as a demonstration.
Plans are being made for another gathering to discuss the best photographs each artist took, and later a painting workshop to create paintings from those photographs. These will be at the Art Center, on the second floor at the Marina, with spectacular views of Bohicket Creek.
For further information, contact [email protected].
Mark Horton demonstrates watercolor techniques inspired by the boat ride.
responsibly and that remaining acreage will be placed in a conservation easement, public opinion has not been swayed.
At hand is the seawall that will need to be built to support an access road. Kiawah Partners requested a 2,783-foot-long bulkhead and revetment over roughly 2.5 acres of tidelands, according to court documents. Though it, too, would prevent erosion, it would also affect area wildlife, primarily bottlenose dolphins that strand feed on the beach, say biologists.
“Losing a bulldozer for what has been conveyed as a simple inlet cutting
does prove that the Spit should remain undeveloped, prime habitat for threatened and endangered species, with the ability for the public to enjoy recreational activities like kayaking and birdwatching,” said Katie Zimmerman, of the Coastal Conservation League. “It certainly proves that, unlike what the current developers like to assert, the Spit is a dynamic barrier island. The Conservation League has appealed the most recent decision by DHEC to allow a sheet pile wall and storm water permits. We are represented by the SC Environmental Law Project.”
Though the area proves challenging, developers continue to move forward.
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Night Heron Park ambassador for the day. Oddly, in the time it took to park the van, every seat near the stage had quietly filled with spectators.
The opening “act” was an Egyptian (a.k.a. pharaohs) Desert Eagle Owl. Small with a brown mottled coat, the predator packed a punch, flying silently from perch to perch on command. “It’s a two stage process,” explained Poplin. “The hand up means fly. A whistle tells the bird ‘good job, come and get your treat’ and forms the bridge between the cue and the behavior.”
A much larger bird, a hybrid Lanner/Saker Falcon (primary white with black spots) also flew between perches and illustrated a big difference in body types. The falcon’s body is designed more for speed than stealth and explains its tendency to prey on other types of birds by descending from above. Similar observations can be made about the Harris Hawk.
Dark brown with red/chestnut on shoulders, wing edges and thighs with a white tail, the Harris Hawk is all about speed over stealth. However there are plenty of differences to the falcon as they are more likely to hunt in groups. The flight demonstration also highlighted the sound the bird makes in flight. This demonstration was done without being
tethered to a perch and the hawk flew noisily between Poplin’s arm and wherever it wanted to go.
Steely dark, unflinching eyes seared inspiring dread as the killer inventoried things to pounce. And yes, Poplin says, the whistles of enthusiastic spectators can confuse but the show goes ever on. The hawk also drew a mob of crows sounding the alarm. In spite of the mounting tension from crows and crowd, the well trained hunter was unaffected. Poplin put the hood back on the Harris Hawk and stowed the warrior but surprised everyone by bringing out two baby Barn Owls.
Unafraid of cameras or attention, fluffy white down hid faces you hoped their mother loved. Owl’s stealthy low flight makes them the bane of small rodents but also means they frequently cross paths with cars. Such accidents account for the bulk of owl admissions, said Poplin, as the topic turned back to the Center for Birds of Prey.
Road shows like the one on Easter weekend are just the beginning, and are an effort to underscore what the center has to offer. There is so much available on their 152 acre facility. As with any 501(c)3, the private charity needs members and donors to support services like medical care, training and the injured bird hotline (843.971.7474). More detailed information is available at their website http://www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/. Tours and demonstrations are always available for a fee even without a membership. However, KIGR is one step ahead.
The Kiawah Island Golf Resort and Elisabeth King have arranged for ongoing visits from the center. The summer schedule for demonstrations starts on June 16 and runs every Tuesday until August 25, featuring a visit from the center between 7 and 8 p.m. at Night Heron Park.
Seabrook Artist Guild names July artists, dates for art show
G L O B E - T R O T T E R A N DE N V I R O N M E N TA L I S T
R E P R E S E N T S J U LY W I N N E R S
BY ROBERTA BOATTIFor The Island Connection
The Seabrook Island Artist Guild holds its annual July holiday art show and sale on Thursday, July
2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a break from the heat and come see what local artists have in store for you, including the July artist of the month and the July photographer of the month.
Brooke Jellison, the Seabrook Island Artist Guild’s July Artist of the Month, is a native New Yorker, grew up and worked in the city until being whisked away by her husband and deposited 7,500 miles away in Lusaka, Zambia. Thus began an eight-year adventure in Central Africa, followed by four years in Brisbane, Australia. Once back in the states and settled in Stonington, Connecticut, she looked around for a way to pursue her love of art.
Brooke found Lyme Academy in Old Lyme, Connecticut, where she spent three years studying drawing, watercolor and oil painting and eagerly taking advantage of plein air painting when the weather permitted. She moved south to Charleston
in 1991, to Seabrook in 1993, and has just joined the Artist Guild.
Excited to be painting again, Brooke takes her inspiration from the verdant South Carolina Low Country, citing the difference between painting plein aire here as opposed to the North. She is also intrigued by the opportunities to paint architectural art in historic downtown Charleston.
Charles J. Moore, the Seabrook Island Artist Guild’s July Photographer of the Month, is a retired marine biologist and Christmas tree farmer. He grew up in Kentucky where he learned to appreciate the natural world and was an avid photographer. After graduate school in Delaware, he worked on the fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay in the 1960’s.
In 1977, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two children. He spent the next 28 years working in fisheries management for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Purchasing 50 acres of land near Hollywood, South Carolina, he built a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm that he operated for the next 18 years. Upon retiring in 2005, he moved to Seabrook Island and renewed his interest in wildlife photography.
He is a member of the SIPOA Environmental Committee, the Lakes and Wildlife Subcommittee, the Photography Club, the Seabrook Island Art Guild, the Natural History Group, and Chairman of the Seabrook Island Community Gardens, where he is an avid gardener.
To learn more about the Seabrook Island Artist Guild, events, workshops and membership visit the website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.
Brooke Jellison, July Artist of the Month.
Charles J. Moore, July Photographer of the Month.
Migrate to Memminger for the birdsThe third annual Migration to Memminger fundraising gala offers guests an exclusive and intimate encounter with the Center’s resident collection of birds of prey from around the world. Unique raffle items and a stellar live auction will raise funds to advance the future of avian conservation in the region. This special evening of exquisite hors d’oeuvres, expansive bar and up-close wild birds will most likely sell out, so advance reservations are suggested.Priced at $150 per attendee, tickets will go on sale in August. This event has sold out in each of the past two years and a waitlist is available for reservations. To put your name on a waitlist for reservations, contact the Center for Birds of Prey at 843.971.7474.
John’s Islandcatches the summer
reading waveBY SALLY DUNAWAYFor The Island Connection
This summer, June 1 – August 10, Charleston County Public Library invites all readers and pre-readers
to catch the summer reading wave, pick up a book at their local public library, and “cash in” on a variety of exciting gift cards and prizes. Registration is made simple: sign up for a summer reading program, completely cost-free, at any of the 16 CCPL branch locations.
Each of the three carefully prepared programs targets and rewards each of the three general age groups. Starting with the children’s “Every Hero Has a Story” program, readers 11 and younger are awarded for reading and listening to stories for five, fifteen, and thirty hours. Kids will have the opportunity to choose between “nearly 700 programs that include magicians, storytellers, live theatre and other exciting events,” according to CCPL’s webpage. So your baby doesn’t read yet? No problem – The “Every Baby Needs a Story” program offers specially designed activities for tots and their caregivers.
Teens in sixth grade through high school are invited to read anything and everything with “Unmask! Reading Contest” for a chance to win bi-weekly and grand prize drawings and cool swag for those who meet their reading goals.
And the reading fun doesn’t stop after high school, ladies and gentlemen. “Reading Wave” rewards adults, ages 18 and up, for reading with bi-weekly prizes and a grand prize drawing. Fill out a short form for each book you read this summer and prepare to win big. John's Island Regional Library Reference Librarian Michel Hammes encourages adults especially to take advantage of the wide variety of prizes available, simply by reading what they please. “It’s great for adults,” she said, “because we do have a program for them that they can actually get excited to possibly win these gift cards or to show off what they’re reading.”
Awards range from S.C. Reading Medals for children; $100 and $50 gift cards for gas, Amazon.com, Home Depot, Starbucks, and more for teens and adults; and tickets to local attractions for all. And, perhaps best of all, all participants receive the bonus of reading and learning with family and friends at their local community library.
Readers, mark your calendars, because John’s Island Library has a released an outstanding lineup of summer events, right here on the island. Each Monday at 2 p.m. on Thursdays, children grades k – 5 are invited to come out and define the weekly “Thursday word” for sweet treat. Teen readers, be sure to write a quick review of the books you read, because all throughout June John’s Island Library will be hosting Unmask! Teen Book Reviews. Submit yours for a free snack. John’s Island Library is celebrating Sweet Iced Tea Month on Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. Come to learn about the different teas far and wide – ages six and up welcome. And everyone’s invited to ease into Lowcountry Gullah culture with the The Plantation Singers as they perform at the Summer Reading Kickoff Event at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3.
John’s Island Library is devoted to its summer reading program because its members understand the importance of keeping our community members’ reading skills fresh all year long. If children do not read over the summer, by the time school starts in the fall, they are two months behind those who did read. By fifth grade, the gap between summer readers and non-readers can range as high as 2.5 to 3 years. So be sure to “mind the gap - visit your public library, and read!”
For a complete calendar of summer events, check out www.ccpl.org or call 843.805.6930.
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Ribbon cuttingfor hair cutting
Harlow Salon owner Kelli Wynn and Charleston County Councilman Vic Rawl. Johns Island’s newest salon is at 2817 Maybank Hwy. www.harlowcharleston.com.
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A “Storey” of localegg origins
BY CAROLINE GILMOREFor The Island Connection
The expanse of our cherished, lush, and unique land in the Lowcountry has attracted a great
deal of farmers who are taking advantage of the people’s desire to shop locally, providing us with an assortment of fruits, vegetables and various other “farm to table” foods. Charleston has attracted farmers and entrepreneurs from all over the country. One such group is Storey Farms, hailing all the way from Chicago, providing chicken and duck eggs for local restaurants and individuals at the Johns Island Farmers Market.
Jeremy Storey and Johnny Rolf first met in Chicago where they both worked at Alinea, a highly esteemed, world-renowned restaurant. During their shifts together they shared the same ideas about their future. Jeremy and Johnny always dreamed about life outside of the bustling city and getting back to their roots. As they tossed around ideas about escaping their current lifestyle, Jeremy proposed the idea of buying property and starting a farm. Johnny was immediately on board. With a goal in sight, they began planning for their future.
Jeremy found a piece of land on Johns
Island that was perfect for their needs, though it needed some clearing up before it could be used. Their original idea was to raise quail and sell the eggs; however, as soon as Johnny became acclimated to the Charleston market he noticed there was a huge demand for local chicken eggs here. After the slight change of plans and the land being cleared, Jeremy moved down and they both got to work building coops for their chickens and ducks.
The two have managed to create quite a name for themselves in the Charleston area. They sell their eggs to a considerable amount of restaurants and participate in the Johns Island Farmers Market to reach out to the community.
The first year can either make or break a small business, and, judging by the success they’ve already had, it looks like Storey Farms is here to stay.
Enjoy their fresh, delicious free-range chicken and duck eggs, along with neighboring farmer Celeste Albers’ Grade A Raw Jersey Cow milk at their stand each Saturday at the Johns Island Farmers Market, 3546 Maybank Highway.
www.johnsislandfarmersmarket.com
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John Reynolds, Civil Rights warrior andemergency responder on Seabrook
BY GREGG BRAGGFor The Island Connection
John Reynolds took a different route on his way to becoming a full-time resident of Seabrook than most.
He immediately became involved with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) on the island after having something of an epiphany. As a volunteer firefighter in Rhode Island, he had been swept up in recovery efforts following both the Station Nightclub fire and the crash of TWA flight 800 off the state’s coast. Reynolds was certified by both Church World Services and the Red Cross as a Trauma Specialist. “There was a lot of needless [loss],” says Reynolds, now Team Leader of Seabrook CERT. This wasn’t the first time personal experience propelled him into a leadership role.
Reynolds was a product of the rural sharecropping town of Troy, Alabama. He worked “in the fields” and was a standout baseball player during and after high school. His prowess, however, didn’t buy him much in terms of freedom. While many prefer to think of Jim Crow laws as something in a distant, forgotten past, John was steeped in segregation. The “whites only” signs around water fountains,
bathrooms, public parks and restaurants which elicit shudders of contempt today were a fact of life for him until 1964. “I heard on the radio the Civil Rights Act had been signed. So I went, by myself, to Byrd Drug Store, and ordered lunch. My choices were to walk all the way across town or across the street, and why would I do that [walk miles for lunch - given the news].” Stunned, the lunch counter staff served him and the nascent idea that he could make a difference found root.
Reynolds became a champion of voter registration as a result, determined to defeat segregation through non-violence with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The cause took him to Mississippi at a time “popularized” by the movie Mississippi Burning. He faced dogs and fire hoses while protesting in the wake of the Birmingham church bombings, and as described by the Chicago Tribune (during one of many visits there with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.) a “shower of rocks, bottles and firecrackers.” The rights King described as a “1,000 mile journey” also took Reynolds to Selma.
Selma was a significant choice to center civil disobedience for a number of reasons; Alabama had adopted a new constitution considered among the most restrictive in terms of segregation. Members of the majority population in Selma, unable to vote, had formed two groups intent on changing apartheid-like conditions: the Dallas County Voters League (DCVL) and a branch of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). There was also the Edmund Pettus bridge, named for the Confederate General, U.S. Senator and Alabama Klan leader. The confluence of ironies beggars imagination, but there was one more factor to consider. The Edmund Pettus Bridge connected Selma to “points east,” including the state capitol of Montgomery.
Face-first into the devil they couldn’t possibly know walked what Reynolds remembers as about 700 people who were committed to nonviolence. “No,” he confirmed, “we could not see what was on the other side of the bridge when the march
began. And yes,” said Reynolds, “Hosea Williams actually commented to fellow protestor John Lewis, ‘I hope you know how to swim.’ But we marched on [even after seeing the state troopers].” It would take two more cracks and Presidential intervention before the journey was complete, paving the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act. There were, however, some miles to go on Reynolds’ 1,000 mile odometer and his travels brought him to Charleston, South Carolina.
The 1969 hospital strike in Charleston [recently described by The Island Connection] was among the last big battles of the Civil Rights Movement. Reynolds helped wage and win the fight through peaceful means, and fell in love with the Lowcountry. His spirit never flagged, despite the things he witnessed and endured. Good-natured and approachable, Reynolds spent the next forty years peddling hope to anyone who crossed his path. He worked in social services and as a pastor, a thirteen-year veteran of the American Baptist Churches USA, before he found his way home.
When asked to opine on current trends of voter ID laws which critics and, in cases
like North Carolina, the U.S. Department of Justice insist are discriminatory, he could only shrug. “It will never be as bad as it was.”
But Reynolds was emphatic in saying everyone should value their right to vote and do whatever the law demands to register. He also liked the idea of a voter’s kit, “Yes, take water, food, rain gear, even a chair, but voting is among the most important rights we have. Nonviolence is the only way,” concluded Reynolds.
Reynolds is now organizing a 50th anniversary reunion of the volunteers from around the country who came south in 1965 at Dr. King’s request to register voters.
It would be 2010 before he and Gloria Reynolds became full-time residents in the Seabrook home they bought in 1988. “She has the purest heart and is one of the most ethical people I have ever known,” said Reynolds of his bride.
Somehow, between his never-ending civic contributions, he also authored The Fight For Freedom, in 2013, available in bookstores everywhere. And if you get the chance, introduce yourself, meet one of your neighbors and enjoy your own epiphany.
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With "The Summer’s End," the third novel in Mary Alice Monroe's New York Times
bestselling trilogy, the Isle of Palms resident brings her readers back to the charm and sultry beauty of coastal South Carolina. "The Summer's End" reveals how the pull of family bonds and true love is as strong and steady as the tides.
It is summer’s end and Sea Breeze, the family’s beloved estate on Sullivan’s Island, must be sold. It is an emotional time of transition as Mamaw and the three sisters each must face loss and find a new place in the world.
The fate of Sea Breeze hinges on Harper’s courage to decide the course of her own life. To do so, she must release her insecurities, recognize her newfound strengths, and accept love fully into her life.
I had a chance to sit down and talk with Mary Alice Monroe at her home on the Isle of Palms.
LM: Tell us a little about the design of the cover. I understand it is your daughter Gretta?
MAM: Yes, it’s my beautiful daughter Gretta. She is a kite surfer, one of the first ones here on the islands and is very well known. It just turned out I was in New York with my editors for a luncheon, and we were talking about Gretta and kitesurfing. I do want to stress that Gretta is NOT Carson, but she was my consultant for Carson. Gretta was so set that readers know that is not her! I used her to teach me about kitesurfing. The experience with the shark and the dolphin in the book did happen to a friend of Gretta’s. She explains the experience of being on a surfboard in the water.
When everyone saw the picture of Gretta, everyone fell in love with it. She’s fearless, and like Carson, she loves the water. She is a mermaid. Unlike Carson, Gretta is very attached to relationships. She is all heart. I like to weave the cover of my books into the story, and this was when Carson was on her bike.
LM: As a mother you seem at peace about what Gretta does for a living.
MAM: I’ve always taught my children to be passionate about what they do. I think the peace comes from knowing that she has found her passion. All of my children are where they want to be.
LM: What you are working on now?MAM: It’s not the end! The trilogy is
not over. The book I am writing now is called “A Lowcountry Wedding.” At the end of “The Summer’s End” there are a lot of lives and love interests. Grannie James is the British grandmother who comes to visit and clashes with Mamaw. In the end, they become close, so I want to revisit that relationship. “A Lowcountry Wedding” is a thank you to my readers. All the girls, Mamaw, Grannie James, come back together! It will be out next summer and promises to be fun, poignant and emotional.
LM: How do you relax?MAM: I think the problem is nothing!
I know when I take on too much. I’m close to it right now. I know I need to relax. So I am going to garden, get my hands in the soil. I have flowers to plant. I walk the beach. I push a delete button when I walk. I am going to start meditation. For now I listen to music. I think nature is the great relaxer. I go to the garden, the beach to walk. Search for my Vista. That is what I see at the beach. It can be the ocean, the great expanse, the mountains. For as far as you can see you are looking at infinity. You are looking at a greater power. And when you connect to it, you feel small. But by feeling smaller you connect to it. You build an ironclad world around yourself, but when you go to your vista all that is gone, because it is trivial. You are a part of something so much bigger. We all have the gift we just need to find it. I don’t need much more. And a good glass of wine. Find your vista.
LM: Do you have any advice for aspiring writers?
MAM: Most writers just knew they wanted to be a writer and there are others that come about it later in life. When I was young, I sang to trees and believed in fairies. My sisters and I would constantly make up stories. We built villages and became the characters. I come from a very creative family, and as we got older, we wrote musicals and plays. I will never forget when we did the "Sound of Music."
An end to summer, Mary Alice Monroe
concludes her trilogyAN INTERVIEW WITH THE
LOWCOUNTRY’S BESTSELLING AUTHOR
BY LORI MCGEEFor The Island Connection
June 19, 2015
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dailyIn "The Summer Wind," Harper wanted to be a writer but kept it quiet. I can relate to that. In third grade, my teacher asked me if I wanted to be a writer. I was stunned that you could be a writer, that it could be a job. From that point on I knew I would be a writer. My advice to young writers is to know that there will be rejection, fumbling, but you have to just know you are a writer. You have to have your own story. Not copying another writer's work. I think you are born a writer. Be prepared to put in the blood, sweat and tears. I write everyday. If I’m not writing, I am doing the research for my books. I am getting tired, and would love to slow down a little to enjoy life. It requires passion determination and hard work. I encourage people to write. It’s another form of our voices. But if you want other people to read it, study your craft.
LM: What advice would you give your younger self?
MAM: I was just thinking about this this morning. I would have said to be more fearless while you are young. When you are writing a novel there is always a part of your heart and soul, your underbelly is exposed. So many people told me I couldn’t make a living writing. I would tell my younger self to have fun now. If I could have done more adventures when I was younger, I might have been publishing sooner. I am very blessed that I am published and never take it for granted. My message to young people everywhere is: discover your talents, have confidence in your talents and follow your bliss. They
have been told to follow their bliss, but they can’t find a job. In reality, your job is only part of your life. Don’t get sucked into being passive that you forget to be active in your own life. Discover your passion. Find your joy. Remember to find your vista.
All of Mary Alice Monroe’s novels take us to a special place within ourselves, one we can escape to as we delve into her mind and heart, and soak in the magic of the Lowcountry, as only she can tell us.
“The Summer’s End” was released on May 19 and is available wherever good books are sold. For more information visit www.maryalicemonroe.com.
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Summer's here andthe fish are jumping
BY GEOFF BENNETTFor The Island Connection
Our fishery has come alive as warmer water temperatures usher in the summer seasonal species.
The possibilities are endless as sharks, ladyfish and bluefish are added to the mix. With so many different kinds of fish available, anglers will have a great time on the water most any day.
Redfish are hungrily chasing artificial lures. Jerk shad lures paired with flutter hooks are my go-to option. These lures, usually 4"-5" in length, imitate the small baitfish that have flooded our waters. Flutter hooks have a weight on their shank that let you cast a far distance and also put motion on the lure. I use flutter hooks in size 3/0 with a 1/8oz. weight. Make sure to cast to the edges of the schools, if you cast right into the middle you stand a good chance of spooking them.
The trout bite has really improved over the last few weeks. Popping corks remain the way to go. I prefer mud minnows as bait as they are hardier than shrimp and less likely to get decimated by bait fish. When fishing in deeper waters, we've been using leaders as long as five or six feet. It can make casting a bit awkward but gets the bait right on the fish’s nose.
Sharks are becoming increasingly more active. Try fishing along ledges where there is a sudden drop in depth. Often these predators will sit right along these areas. Bonnetheads have been hitting blue crab while Sharpnose have favored strips of bluefish. One of the advantages of fishing with bluefish is that you’ll occasionally hook into massive bull redfish.
Flyfishing for reds has been most productive at low tide when sight fishing conditions are optimal. Flies with lots of flash are working well, especially the copperhead pattern. During the big high tides in the evening, we have been able to get up into the grass and cast to tailing redfish. A good weed guard on your fly can really help. The Dupree's spoon fly is a perfect choice for this setting.
See you on the water! Capt. Geoff Bennett operates Charleston
Charter Fishing providing light tackle and fly fishing charters. For more information, call 843.324.3332, visit www.charlestoncharterfishing.com or email [email protected].
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Weekly art shows feature wide
range of talentP H O T O G R A P H I C S H I G H L I G H T S
A R T I S T S W H O E X C E L ATPA I N T I N G A N D P H O T O G R A P H Y
BY ZACH AARONFor The Island Connection
PhotoGraphics, a fine art gallery in Freshfields Village, hosts an Art Show every Friday for the summer
months of June, July and August. The weekly Art Show will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and attendance is free to all with refreshments provided, including a wine pairing for each artist selected by Kiawah Wines in Freshfields Village.
The Gallery represents painters and photographers who exemplify the greatest ability to evoke a mood or sensory impression of a chosen subject matter. This subject matter varies and includes landscapes and still-life depictions of Lowcountry scenes as well as experiences from the artists' travels. The gallery is thrilled to represent local and nationally-recognized artists like Michael Cyra, Sharlyne Duffy, Kent Ambler, Fred Jamar, Sheryl Stalnaker, Sara Jane Reynolds, Chris Rutigliano, and Elizabeth Drozeski.
Every art show will feature an artist that is represented in the gallery: Elizabeth Drozeski (June 5th & 12th), Sharlyne Duffy (June 19th & 26th), Michael Cyra (July 3rd & 10th), Sara Jane Reynolds (July 17th & 24th) Sheryl Stalnaker (July 31st & August 7th), Chris Rutigliano (August 14th & 21st) and a final group show on August 28th.
Michael Cyra, the owner of PhotoGraphics, is a nationally known fine-art photographer and painter. Cyra focuses on light and moods that create a unique perspective on the Lowcountry in his work. Sharlyne Duffy is a painter who is moved by the ever-changing marsh and expansive landscape on Kiawah Island. She is enamored with the complexity of the colors in every sunset. Kent Ambler
works from an aesthetic and intuitive approach rather than a conceptual one. Some of his work is autobiographical while some is simply based on things that interest him, such as birds. Ambler’s work is derived from his life and surroundings: his observations. Fred Jamar is a Belgian artist located in Charleston. His favorite medium is oil. Jamar likes to experiment with new textures and techniques, sometimes putting brushes aside in favor of a knife or a trowel. He typically composes as he applies the paint, with perhaps just one or two lines penciled on the canvas to guide him. Chris Rutigliano is drawn to painting birds and animals when she first puts brush to canvas. She is always observing the different birds that inhibit the marshes and coastline and is inspired by the colors of the coast. Sheryl Stalnaker frequently paints with a palette knife instead of a brush, layering colors and achieving a rich and vibrant paint application. Her paintings are inspired by unspoiled places, which can be hard to find. Stalnaker enjoys immersing herself in the Lowcountry landscape. Sara Jane Reynolds is a plein air painter. She paints in the marshes and islands of the Lowcountry. Her inspiration springs from the beauty and richness of the untamed landscape. Elizabeth Drozeski combines her photographs with her skill as a watercolor artist. Drozeski tries to put the joy that she experiences on Kiawah and the love that she has for it in every little painting.
For more information, visit www.kiawahislandphoto.com or call 843.768.3030.
Cool fun awaits Lowcountry residents and visitors at Charleston County Park and Recreation
Commission’s three area waterparks - Splash Zone, Splash Island and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark. All three waterparks are now open every day through August 14.
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located at the North Charleston Wannamaker County Park. The largest waterpark in the Charleston area, Whirlin’ Waters features unique activities for all ages – from curious little ones to thrill-seeking adults. Children enjoy the Otter Bay pool area and The Big Splash Tree House featuring slides, sprays, interactive play elements and a giant bucket that dumps 1,000 gallons of water. Lily Pad Lagoon, a toddler play area, provides hours of fun with a shallow pool and three spray geysers. Adults can unwind while drifting down the 870-foot-long Rollin’ River, a lazy river. The Big Kahuna wave pool is a family favorite with 27,000 square feet of wave action. For thrill seekers, Tubular Twister guarantees a rush of excitement.
Splash Zone Waterpark, located in James Island County Park, brings the Caribbean to Charleston with island-style play structures and two 200-foot-long slides. Spend the day relaxing in the large
leisure pool or floating endlessly on the lazy river.
Splash Island Waterpark at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park is tucked deep within tropical vegetation and provides hours of fun and recreation for toddlers to pre-teenage children. Enjoy slides, sprays, geysers, waterfalls and more.
The waterparks also offer a full range of amenities including concessions, lockers for securing items, lounge chairs, showers and restrooms. Each waterpark is staffed with trained lifeguards to provide a safe experience. In an effort to support Charleston County Parks’ stewardship initiatives to divert waste from area landfills, all three waterparks offer on-site composting bins in addition to recycling bins at main concession stands.
For all three waterparks, hours of operation are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and operating dates are:
May 30 – Aug. 14 – All three waterparks open daily.
Aug. 15 - Labor Day – All three waterparks open weekends only.
For more information on the waterparks or to purchase waterpark passes, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843.795.4386.
Splash into SummerBY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
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Hege's offers new breakfast menu
BY LYNN PIEROTTIThe Island Connection Publisher
Richard Hege called me last week to place an ad in our paper, announcing he had started breakfast service at
his Freshfields restaurant. Hege has long served one of my favorite steaks in town, his aged rib-eye, so I was intrigued about his breakfast menu. My family and I had already planned on using one of the boats from Freedom Boat Club out of Bohicket Marina on Saturday, so I decided to try Hege’s breakfast before we launched and am glad we did.
First, bring your appetite. All of the breakfasts we ordered were large, but none were bigger than mine. I ordered the Johns Island Farmer’s breakfast, which came with two pieces of bacon, two pieces of ham, two eggs, a large order of country ham, cheese grits and biscuits and gravy. If this is how all farmers on Johns Island eat breakfast then they are living right. My girlfriend considers herself a French Toast connoisseur and orders it at every brunch across town. She now has a new favorite with Hege’s Brioche Bread Pudding and whipped Maple Mascarpone Cheese. Our 16 year old, who is rarely easy to please,
ordered the Bistro Breakfast Sandwich and happily finished it off eagerly.
After gorging myself on the huge Farmer’s breakfast, I asked for a sample of two more things I wanted to taste on the menu, the Shrimp and Grits and the Pimento Cheese Grits. Every restaurant in Charleston it seems has it’s own take on Shrimp and Grits, and Hege’s version is very good. The shrimp were perfect; they tasted flame grilled and were very large. The grits were complimented with a delicious bacon jam and set upon a poached egg. The Pimento Cheese Grits will be on my next order. They were excellent without the pimento cheese overpowering the grits.
If you have not tried the new breakfast menu, do yourself a favor and get over there. They have a nice bright room for indoor service and a great shaded patio to dine outside. Prices range for $10 to $17 for most entrees. They also prepare a daily breakfast special. Hege’s will be serving breakfast From Wednesday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday.
Island Connection Calendar July 23ONGOING EVENTSMondaysStorytime at John’s Island Regional LibraryBabygarten (under 24 months with adult) 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27.
Young and Restless (18 – 30 months with adult) 10:30 a.m. Mondays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27.
2015 Summer Futsal League: Academies 7:45 - 9 p.m. Each monday through July 31. Join Senior Academy at Riverside Sports, 547 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant for Futsal for ages 13 and up. This event takes place on Mondays, come out for some killer soccer! Visit www.jacksonsoccerdevelopment.com, email [email protected], or call 843.628.1378 for more information.Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 31. Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experience at Kiawah’s most popular family outing. A riverside oyster roast, an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Southern BBQ specialties, live entertainment, a kids “coolzone,” live gator presentations and a local artisan craft market! $44.95/adults, $24.95/children.
Mingo Point Oyster Roast & BBQ6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 31. Enjoy an authentic Lowcountry experience at Kiawah’s most popular family outing.
A riverside oyster roast, an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Southern BBQ specialties, live entertainment, a kids “coolzone,” live gator presentations and a local artisan craft market! $44.95/adults, $24.95/children.
TuesdaysTime for Twos (24 – 36 months with adult)10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Straw Market Social6 - 9 p.m. Continues through August 11 at the Kiawah Resort. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, buckets of beer and dining specials from Southern Kitchen, an ice cream social by Inn Side Scoop, weekly wine tastings, a sidewalk sale along the boardwalk and arts & crafts for kids!
WednesdaysPreschool Story time (3 – 6 years)10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.
ThursdaysSunset Raw Bar at The Ocean Course6 - 9 p.m. Come out to Kiawah Resort each Thursday through September 3 to watch the sun set and listen to live jazz guitarists as you enjoy a full selection of raw bar specialties on our ocean view veranda. Raw oysters on the half shell, shellfish shooters, ceviche and lobster rolls are offered along with beer, wine and signature cocktails. Priced a la carte.
Fridays Art Shows4 - 8 p.m. each Friday, July through August. PhotoGraphics Portrait Photography and Art Gallery in Freshfields Village will be hosting art shows. June 12: Betty Drozeski. June 19 & June 26: Shar Duffy. July 3 & July 10: Michael Cyra. July 17 & July 24: Sally Reynolds. July 31 & Aug 7: Sheryl Stalnaker. Aug 14 & Aug 21: Chris Rutigiano. Aug 28: Group show.
Music on the Green 6 - 9 p.m. Freshfields Village at 149 Village Green Lane. Free outdoor concerts each Friday through September 4. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com/events, email [email protected], or call 704.763.2413 for details.
SaturdaysTaeBo with Elizabeth9:45 a.m. Throughout June at The Lake House, Elizabeth Stober, a certified instructor through the Billy Blanks World Training Center, will be teaching TaeBo. TaeBo is a program combining the best variety of different exercise disciplines to provide an overall workout. It is the combination of the self control of martial arts, the focus and strength of boxing and the grace and rhythm of dance. TaeBo develops cardiovascular and muscle endurance, strength, speed, balance, coordination and focus. TaeBo is taught
by, Elizabeth Stober, a certified instructor through the Billy Blanks World Training Center.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20The Point’s 2nd Annual Inshore Fishing TournamentBohicket Marina & Market is excited to host The Point’s Second Annual Inshore Fishing Tournament. The Point is a women’s non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local groups in the low country that focus on the needs of less fortunate women and children, those suffering the agonies of ill health, and those who are striving to repair the structure of their family. Come out and enjoy a beautiful day on the water while supporting a great cause. Registration is $35 per person, $25 for children under 16 (includes a Tournament T-Shirt). The Tournament Weigh In on Saturday, June 20, 2015 until 4pm. Inshore Species for the tournament include: Flounder, Sheephead, Spotted Trout, and Bass (pinched tail measurement). Prizes awarded to: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Outstanding Lady Angler, and Outstanding Youth Angler. If you have any further questions or concerns, please call the Marina Office at 843.768.1280 or The Point at 843.709.7734
SUNDAY, JUNE 21Father’s Day Brunch at The Sanctuary 12 - 3 p.m. Celebrate Dad and all that he does at the Jasmine Porch Father’s Day Brunch. Jasmine Porch will be serving up their classic Sunday Brunch favorites with an extra special grilling station and craft beers on the patio. $75/adult, $23/child. Visit www.kiawahresort.com/events/fathersday or call 843.768.6253 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1Independence Festival6 - 9:30 p.m. Join us in Night Heron Park for a patriotic evening filled with Food Trucks, Fireworks and lots of Festivities. Live music, southern lawn games, train rides, face painting and more. Fireworks take off in the park at 9:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1New works at the Seabrook Island Lake House featuring Artist of the Month, Brooke Jellison, and Photographer of the Month, Charles Moore.
THURSDAY, JULY 2 Seabrook Island Artist Guild Art Sale5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday. The Artist Guild will host its art show and sale in the Lake House on Seabrook Island. Take a break from the
heat and come see what our local artists have in store for you.
THURSDAY, JULY 2Walk and Restore9:30 - 10:20 a.m. Meets at the McLeod Plantation Historic Site. Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Ages 16 & up. Coupon code: FITMULTI. Course # 37449.
SATURDAY, JULY 4Independence Day in the Park6:30 - 10 p.m. Festivities include: live music, tye dye, face painting, train rides, carnival games, and much more! Food will be served until 9:30pm, menu will include holiday grilling favorites, such as, gourmet burgers, hot dogs, ribs, pulled pork, shrimp skewers and watermelon. Fireworks in the park at 10pm. Food ranges from $5-$15.
SUNDAY, JULY 12The 25th Annual Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Continues 7 a.m. at the James Island County Park. The a 600-yard freshwater swim in the lake continues with a 12-mile bike ride through the park and out and back on Riverland Drive, and finish with a flat
5K run. Participants must be comfortable swimming 600M in open water and riding a bicycle on roads open to traffic.The area’s premier swim, bike and run competition, the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series (CSTS), is celebrating its 25th year! The second race of the 2015 series will be held Sunday, June 21 at James Island County Park.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15Moranz Entertainment: “Get on Your Feet” 7:30 p.m. at the East Beach Conference Center. Sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council. Long-time Charleston entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz are producing an all-new summer show, “Get On Your Feet!” featuring the biggest hits of rock, pop and country. This high-energy musical revue stars a professional cast performing their version of hits from Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Celine Dion, Darius Rucker and many more. Vocalists include Omar Lopez Cepero (soon to be seen in a Broadway show about the life of Gloria Estefan); Michael Minor (featured vocalist and ventriloquist on international cruise lines); Garrett Graham (lead singer in “Lost In the Fifties” with the Platters in Branson, Mo.); Malia Davis (Elphaba in the Universal Studios Production of “Wicked” as well as playing the role of
Evita in the national tour of “Evita”); Tiffany Parker. The cast also includes dancers Tiffany Carpenzano, Shannon Howard, Monica Fabunan, and Jessica Altman. The live band onstage will be led by Eddie Wilson (former musical director for Tony Orlando). Also featured is violin virtuoso Robbi Kenny who will perform the theme song to Pirates of the Carribean. Ticket will be released on June 22, and complimentary tickets will be available at Kiawah Town Hall. Call 843.768.9166 or visit online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents.
SATURDAY, JULY 18Special Needs Swim Night8:30 p.m. At the Whirlin’ Waters Adventure WaterparkPeople with special needs and their families are invited to an unforgettable night at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark! Enjoy the lazy river, race down the slides, and take a dip in the pool. To avoid the line, advanced purchase is recommended. A paid chaperone is required for all participants. Fee: $9 per person/Free: Super Splash Pass Holders and children ages 2 & under.
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Field Pea HummusBY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection
Make the most of the bounty of our great farmers’ markets. Fresh summer peas are abundant and
can be prepared in so many ways.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients2 cups peas, cooked and drained2 Tbsp agave nectar2 Tbsp soy sauce2 Tbsp white miso2 tsp sriracha, or to taste2 Tbsp fish saucejuice of 1 lime1 tsp sesame oil1/3 cup canola oil, or morefried wontonspulled duck confit, for garnish
DirectionsCombine peas, agave, soy sauce,
miso, sriracha, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and half of the canola oil in a blender. Process until smooth, scraping down several times. Add additional oil as needed. Serve atop wontons and garnish with duck confit.
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