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K I A WA H I S L A N D M O T O R I N G R E T R E A T R E T U R N S

T O T H E I S L A N D I N A P R I L

BY BRUCE STEMERMANFor The Island Connection

he Kiawah Island Motoring Retreat and Concoursis coming to Kiawah the weekend of April 15 to17. It is a Lowcountry celebration of outstanding

mobiles. Te major events will take place at Oceana beautiful and scenic new park at the entrance tocean Course.e first KIMR was held in late 2013 on the 18th hole

of the River Course. Tanks to the Kiawah DevelopmentPartners, KIMR secured a multi-year commitment forthe use of Ocean Park. Te own of Kiawah Islandprovided a generous contribution for the event.

An outstanding team is supporting and planning theshow including nationally recognized judges, automobilemuseum curators, authors and collectors. Te master of

ceremonies is Keith Martin, publisher of two popularenthusiast magazines and co-host of Velocity Network’shighly rated “What’s My Car Worth” V series.

KIMR has been advertised in all the major classic andantique auto magazines providing extensive exposure for


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January 29, 2016

Town ofSeabrook

Planning CommissionRegular MeetingFebruary 3,2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Ways & MeansFebruary 16,2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Town CouncilFebruary 23, 2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Planning CommissionRegular MeetingMarch 2,2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Ways & MeansMarch 15,2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Town CouncilMarch 22, 2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Town of Kiawah

Planning CommissionMeeting

February 3, 3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Arts and CulturalEvents CouncilMeetingFebruary 4, 3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Town CouncilMeetingFebruary 9, 2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Public SafetyCommittee MeetingFebruary 10, 2 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

CommunicationsCommittee MeetingFebruary 16, 3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Municipal CenterCommitteeFebruary 18, 1 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

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Town of Kiawah holdsannual retreat

BY GREGG BRAGGThe Island Connection Staff Writer

own of Kiawah Island’s annualretreat took place Jan. 20, 2016 atthe Ocean Course. Te annual day

long meeting has become a routine forthe town and is intended to allow councilmembers a chance to look up from thedetails, out toward the future and draftan agenda for the coming year.

Te PGA room was a welcome reliefto spectators of this year’s retreat. Banksof windows provide sweeping, panoramicviews of beach, dunes, driving range, the

Atlantic and the sun (Te own Councilhad been relegated to what felt like adungeon at the Charleston Marriott lastyear). Te meeting’s brisk start kept things

moving and demanded attention.rays of muffins, baskets of fruit and

vats of coffee were dispatched and themayor’s opening remarks concluded witha brief allusion to recouping money from“overpaid” employees.

Recent forensic audits of OKI’sfinances revealed four staff members hadreceived overpayments of 20 percent,or more in one case, beyond their statedsalaries for the previous two years.Information will be shared as the forensicanalysis continues to ripple outward.

Awareness, however, is part of a solutionMayor Lipuma said the town wouldcontinue to work toward before moving

discussion to the proposed MunicipalComplex.Discussion of the Municipal Complex

commanded a little over two hours ofagenda space the topic would need. Temayor’s opening was a repeat of his oftexpressed intent to sell the existing townhall to the community association. Healso reiterated KICA's interest in buyingit, although there is some distancebetween the bid and asking prices. KICAcurrently “rents” half of the building fromthe town. Discussing the loss of $72,000

per year in rental income (e.g. after thesale) bled into a discussion of the impact anew building would have on reserves.

Councilmember Weaver used theopportunity to ask if council was correctto proceed in small steps (funding forarchitects, selection of contractors etc.)

when the overall proposal had not beenratified. Lengthy review of the steps takento get to this point was offered in response.Te matter summed to wondering how toapprove a project without knowing thecosts associated with the final product.It appears, said some, there is no way tograsp the scope without incurring someexpense. Te subject was closed out when

the town’s treasurer brought the focusback to the topic of reserves.Fresh from developing 10 years’

worth of budget projections, the newtown treasurer chimed in to suggest anydip from using reserves to pay for a newbuilding would flatten out over time.Te mayor supported the possibility andcelebrated potential permit/licensingincome generated by a number of projects;

1. 50 homes to be built on CaptainSams Spit

2. 280 homes to be built in OceanPark

3. Condos anticipated forconstruction at West Beach

4. Continued development of the 17acres at Freshfields.

Using reserves to pay for part of thenew building was not an issue, claimedthe mayor, since the town had plenty ofcash on hand and was only responsiblefor disaster damage outside KICA’s gate.“Inside the gate is on KICA [and] notthe town’s responsibility,” said MayorLipuma.

Supporting the position, the town’sattorney speculated there was insurance

on big ticket items (e.g. the bridge acrossthe Kiawah River). Te counselor thensuggested another appraisal of the BetsyKerrison parcel would be beneficial,claiming the property was worth morethan the town paid. Councilmember

Weaver, however, wasn’t sure what thepoint would be, since real dollars could notbe added to the books unless the property

was sold. Protracted discussions of thesteps taken to get to this point ensued.Details on every possible combination ofdown payments, amounts financed andthe impact of the VIG (a.k.a. vigorish) onthe town’s budget were considered. Tedebate took the meeting up to a break,

preceding discussion of the organizationalchart.Discussion of the org. chart opened

with town administrator Stephanieillerson announcing her hiring of a parttime planner. Although she was hired forher experience as a planner, town officialsstill agreed she required the assistance.Costs of the new employee, (housed inan empty office on the second floor oftown hall when on-site 2-3 days/week),

will be shared with the county. However,illerson also floated the idea of bringingon two more employees.

Stephanie Braswell, for example, is wearing too many hats, illerson cited.

Braswell currently assists the townadministrator, helps with the website,completes any art and design requirements,and handles communications along withanything else flying over the proverbial

wall. illerson wants to hire a dedicatedassistant/communications officer,allowing Braswell to focus on one or theother.

Te second, prospective new hire wouldassist with licensing and permitting.Space available in the new building willcome in handy and allow staff numbers to


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se, as attempts to compartmentalizemomentum. Councilmember

er said overtime should be used as ato hiring additional staff before themoved to town committees.e policy for selection of committeebers has been a hot topic at many

town council meetings. ResidentsWendy Kulick have been critical of

ocess applied to selecting members.committee vacancies are announced

others are filled by people alreadyn to council. Tis leaves other,y qualified and interested residentsof the loop. Reviews of each

mittee’s charter were unremarkable.ver, illerson seemed to agree with

k, suggesting a more comprehensivess be developed and put in place.e town's contract with SAFEbuilta good deal of time in the spotlight.ompany, in this context at least, islly an insurance policy. SAFEbuilt

to provide warm bodies to helpnspections and clean up in the eventdisaster. OKI has under-utilizedservices but has still witnessed steep

ses in premiums. Multiple membersuncil were openly critical of theact despite town staff member Bruceer’s endorsement. “Kiawah is dividedfour zones, each requiring a twon team [in the event of a disaster].o not currently have the [resources]e task,” said Spicher.FEbuilt Regional Manager Ronila was in attendance and explainedles rep. Dexter Sullivan, had beend en-route from Atlanta. Sullivand an hour past his scheduledrance. He was as cool as the other

side of the pillow in the face of outrageousfortune to little effect. Although no votes

were taken and no decisions were made,council left no doubt the contract was indire jeopardy of cancellation.

Review of the annual budget was thelast item for discussion. Te new towntreasurer elicited some good natured ifsardonic laughs when she described aninability to base projections on figuresinherited from her predecessor. Budgets

are hard to talk about without details,however. Conversation quickly devolvedinto debates over individual line items,most notably, the town’s $476,000 a yearcontribution to the Charleston Visitors’Bureau.

Te town’s attorney mentionedeliminating contributions to the CVBfor the second consecutive year. “We arelegally able to use that money to have ourown [visitors bureau],” the counselor said.Te idea of promoting Kiawah to people

who are already here garnered a differentreaction from councilmember Johnson,

who has been working with the CVB morerecently, and believes the contribution is a

good investment.Te meeting adjourned earlier thanexpected, marking the beginning of a racefor desserts leftover from the afternoon’slavish lunch.

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Kiawah Arts Councilpresents jazz, movies

and the CSO in FebruaryBY STEPHANIE BRASWELL

For The Island Connection

John Pizzarelli Quartet Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.,

East Beach Conference Center, $10.Tickets available at Kiawah Town

Hall 843.768.9166 or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents. OnlineTickets will be verified at the door.

Sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council John Pizzarell i is a world renowned

guitarist and singer who has been hailedas “the genial genius of the guitar” as wellas one of “the hottest jazz acts around.”Te Arts and Cultural Events Council ispleased to present the John Pizzarelli JazzQuartet, featuring Paul Keller on double-bass, drummer Keven Kanner and KonradPaszkudzki on piano. Pizzarelli startedplaying guitar at age six, following in thetradition of his father, Bucky Pizzarelli.He turned to jazz in his late teens afterplaying in rock bands, and he receivedan education playing with his father andmany jazz greats who would influence his

work: Benny Goodman, Les Paul, ZootSims, Clark erry and Slam Stewart,among others.

His solo recording career started in1990 with My Blue Heaven on CheskyRecords. He played clubs and concerthalls on the jazz circuit, opening for suchgreats as Dave Brubeck, Ramsey Lewisand Rosemary Clooney. In 1993, he

was honored to open for Frank Sinatra’sinternational tour and then joined inthe celebration for his 80th birthday atCarnegie Hall, bringing down the housesinging “I Don’t Know Why I Love YouLike I Do” with his father accompanyinghim.

Over his career, Pizzarelli has recordedmore than 40 albums of music, eitheras the leader or in tandem with otherperformers.

In late May 2014, Sir Paul McCartney wrote to Pizzarell i: “I got an idea in myhead. It might be interesting for you todo a few of my songs that are lesser knownthan some of the others. I realize thismay be a little immodest, if not pushy.”McCartney suggested the album mightbe titled “Midnight McCartney” andcontinued, “as I said, this may tickle yourfancy or you may decide these are theramblings of a deranged composer withtoo much time on his hands.”

Pizzarelli’s fancy was indeed tickled,and in September 2015, his latestrecording, “Midnight McCartney” wasreleased to critical acclaim. A radiopersonality who got his start in themedium in 1984, Pizzarelli is co-host,alongside his wife, Jessica Molaskey,of Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli.Heard on more than 40 radio stations,the syndicated radio show brings warmth,humor and that long-lost “live” feel backto radio. Te show takes place in their“deluxe living room high atop Lexington

Avenue,” and the conversations arerelaxed, candid and off-the-cuff as is themusic. Te show is also available globallyas a podcast at www.johnpizzarelli.com

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ilm #3 – Stories we Tellday, Feb, 5, 2016 at 3 p.m., Sandcastle. No icketsred onsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts andral Events Council this inspired, genre-twisting new film, Oscar®-

nated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers that thedepends on who’s telling it. Polley is both filmmakeretective as she investigates the secrets kept by a familyrytellers. She playfully interviews and interrogatest of characters of varying reliability, elicitinghingly candid, yet mostly contradictory, answers tome questions. As each relates their version of the

y mythology, present-day recollections shift intogia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who departedon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions. Polleyels the paradoxes to reveal the essence of family:s complicated, warmly messy and fiercely loving.s We ell explores the elusive nature of truth and

ory, but at its core is a deeply personal film aboutur narratives shape and define us as individuals andes, all interconnecting to paint a profound, funnyoignant picture of the larger human story.

ntin Baxter Presents John Chin Triouring Elias Bailey on bass and Quentin E.er on drumsursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., urtle Pointouse, tickets are $20 and are available at www.music.com or 843.766.8814

onsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts andral Events Council ammy-nominated musician/producer and world-

wned drummer Quentin E. Baxter presents anng 3-concert series on Kiawah Island! Te secondon the agenda is jazz pianist and composer John

Chin, featuring Elias Bailey on bass, and Quentin E.Baxter on drums. John Chin has been a fixture on theNew York jazz scene since 1998 and was introduced tothe piano at age four. At fourteen, he began studying jazz at California State University as part of the EarlyEntrance Program for Gifted Students where he receiveda B.A. in Music by the age of nineteen. Chin continuedhis musical studies at the University of North exas,before pursuing a Masters of Music degree from Rutgers

University (under the tutelage of master pianist andcomposer Kenny Barron), and an Artist Diploma fromthe world-renowned Juilliard School.

His experience and reputation in the classroom wouldlay the foundation for his own pedagogy, which led toteaching opportunities the world over, while helping tosustain a New York studio of his own, located in Brooklyn’shistory-rich Prospect Park. In 2013, JOHN CHIN beganhis partnership with Carnegie Hall working in outreachprograms to help rehabilitate inmates in prisons, and with young mothers in teen clinics at hospitals.

John Chin has performed internationally as a leaderand sideman for many major festivals as well as some of America’s most important and storied jazz rooms. He hasshared the stage with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, IrvinMayfield, Jaimeo Brown, Gregory ardy, MarianneSolivan, Mark urner, Dayna Stephens, Joel Frahm, John Ellis, Chris Cheek, and Rudy Royston, amongmany others.

In June 2015, John Chin accepted the invitation to join Grammy-nominated vocalist René Marie as pianist with Experiment in ruth and is featured extensively onMarie’s upcoming release on Motéma.

Art Film #4 – Keep on Keeping OnFriday, Feb. 19, 2016 at 3 p.m. Sandcastle, No ickets

Required

Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts andCultural Events Council

Te Film depicts the friendship of music legend andteacher Clark erry, 89 and Justin Kauflin, a 23-year--old, blind piano prodigy. Kauflin, who suffers fromdebilitating stage fright, is invited to compete in an elite Jazz competition, just as erry’s health takes a turn forthe worse. As the clock ticks, we see two friends confrontthe toughest challenges of their lives. erry was alsoQuincy Jones’ first teacher, and mentor to Miles Davis.He is among the few performers ever to have played inboth Count Basie’s and Duke Ellington’s bands. In the


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erry broke the color barrier as theAfrican-American staff musician at– on "Te onight Show."ot over the course of five years,on Keeping On is crafted withaffection by first time filmmakercks, who is a drummer and formernt of erry’s.Paula DuPre’ Pesmennd the Academy Award winning Te

and the Oscar nominated Chasingroduced the film with seven time

my Award nominee Quincy Jones,lso counts erry as his mentor.

hoven and Shostakovichormed by the Charlestonphony Orchestra nducted by Music Director Ken Lameaturing Natalia Khoma, cello Yuriyr, violin, Volodymyr Vynnytsky, pianonday, Feb. 21, 2016 at 4 p.m., Holy

Catholic Church, icket Release:ah 2/2 Public 2/5. Complimentaryts available at Kiawah own843.768.9166 or online at www.hisland.org/specialevents

onsored by the own of Kiawah Island

nd Cultural Events Council e CSO returns to Holy Spiritlic Church on Sunday, Feb. 21 at. with Music Director Ken Lam on

odium. Not only will Maestro Lamuct the program, but he’s designedecifically for his first concert atSpirit. Te program begins with

oven’s Overture to the Creaturesometheus ballet, and the bristlingo section will gain your attentiont before you’re settled in your seats.cond on the program is Dmitriakovich’s intensely emotionalber Symphony in C minor.Chamber Symphony is based on

akovich’s 8th String Quartet, and wasribed with the composer’s permission

olist and conductor Rudolf Barshai.riginal string quartet was composedostakovich in 1960 over a three day

d after he viewed the World War IIction of Dresden. Te official Sovietid the quartet was a memorial to the

ms of the Axis powers, but many closeostakovich felt it was autobiographicalture relating to his depression afterg joined the Communist Party in theding months. Many also believe itsed his view against wars in general.your own judgment after listening toot to be forgotten work.

e concert concludes with our threeed musicians and the orchestraming Beethoven’s riple Concerto

for piano, violin and cello. You’ve had thepleasure of hearing each of our featuredartists as soloists and as a piano trio in recent

Arts Council performances; and now youhave the opportunity to hear them play therarely performed riple Concerto. Te pianopart apparently was written by Beethovenfor his student Archduke Rudolph of

Austria, who later became his patron. Tisis the only concerto composed by Beethoven

where multiple soloists are featured, and in

this case the cellist often takes the lead. Tegrand opening segment is followed by ashort largo movement, which sets the stagefor the thoroughly entertaining third andconcluding movement.

Judy Carmichael’s “Jazz Inspired”Feb. 22 & 23 Broadcast, 3:30 p.m.,

Feb. 24, performance by Judy Carmichaelrio, 7:30 p.m. River Course Clubhouse.icket Release: 2/5. Complimentaryickets available at Kiawah ownHall 843.768.9166 or online at www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents

Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council.

Judy Carmichael ’s Jazz Inspired returnsto Kiawah Island, SC. Jazz pianist/vocalist/radio host Judy Carmichaelexplores how jazz inspires the creativityof celebrated artists on her Public RadioShow “Jazz Inspired”. Judy often recordsthe show on stage and in February 2016“Jazz Inspired” will be in gorgeousKiawah Island for 3 days of interviewsand performances.

Schedule Monday, Feb. 22: Bill Cunliffe - Judy

will interview and perform with pianist/composer/arranger Bill Cunliffe anddiscuss his busy concert career and

writing for film and television. Bill and

Judy will be joined by bassist Pat O’Learyand saxophonist Harry Allen.

uesday, Feb. 23: Al Green - Biographer Al Green will discuss his new biographyabout his father, guitarist Freddie Green,

who was a native of Charleston and anintegral part of the Count Basie sound.Guitarist James Chirillo will illustrate

what is called the “Freddie Green style”and join Judy, Harry Allen and PatO’Leary in performing songs associated

with Freddie Green and Count Basie.Wednesday, Feb. 24: Judy Charmichael

Quartet Judy and her quartet will perform a

concert of swing music and Judy’s original

compositions written with Harry Allen.Music by Harry, lyrics by Judy.

www.jazzinspired.com/kiawah/

Kiawah Fine Jewelry sellsearrings, bracelets for

Backpack Buddies

BY JOANNE THRELFALLFor The Island Connection

From left, Elaine Davis, Joanne Threlfall, Kiawah Fine Jewelry owners, Wendy and Bill

Henzy, Terry Lynn Weaver, Theresa Widuch.

he ladies of Backpack BuddiesSeabrook Island and Te Kiawah

Women’s Foundation have asimple joint mission. Every Friday weboth provide children at risk of hunger,

with backpacks filled with healthfu l,shelf-stable foods, to sustain them overthe weekend. Tese two neighboringgroups serve the following Johns Islandschools: Angel Oak, Mt. Zion, andFrierson Elementary, Haut Gap MiddleSchool, and St. John’s High School, as

well as Lambs Elementary in NorthCharleston. ogether we provide for over375 students. All these schools have avery high poverty rate. Our mission is toensure that no child experiences hunger.

While food programs at local pantriesand churches do exist, most are notprepared to address the unique needs ofhigh-poverty rural communities such as

John’s and Wadmalaw Islands, where alack of transportation is so prevalent.

None of this would be possible without the continuous, loyal supportof our volunteers and donors. “Troughgenerous donations from so manyindividuals, groups and local merchants,

we are filling a great need,” stated erry Weaver, a founding partner of the Kiawah Women’s Foundation.

One such generous donor is local

merchant, Kiawah Fine Jewelry. KiawahFine Jewelry generously hosted afundraising event this past fall for bothbackpack buddies groups. During themonths of September and October, Billand Wendy Henzy, owners of KiawahFine Jewelry donated 10 percent of theproceeds from earrings, and KiawahIsland and Seabrook Island bracelets,specially designed for the backpack buddyprograms, to the two groups.

Children need to be able to come to

school on Monday morning fed, focusedand eager to learn. Tese programs helpmake that happen. Charleston County’sCommunities In Schools social workersand teachers have told us that they seemajor changes in the concentration ofstudents benefiting from these programs.

Both Backpack Buddies Seabrook Islandand the Kiawah Women’s Group are 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. If you wouldlike additional information regardingthe Seabrook program, please visit: www.Backpackbuddiesseabrookisland.com orcontact Joanne Trelfall at 203.417.8518. Forthe Kiawah program, contact erry Weaverat 843.768.7233 or visit their website at:

www.Kiawahwomensfoundation.org. Alldonations are tax deductible as permittedby law.


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eabrook Natural Historyroup's February line-up

BY GARY FANSLERFor The Island Connection

HG Programabrook Island Natural Historyp Presents “Low Country Oystering”

obert Barber Tursday, Feb. 11.t Barber is the owner of Bowen'sSeafood Restaurant on Folly Road.t’s path to becoming an expert ons began when he was born into the

y that called Bowen’s Island home,took a circuitous route to get him

ere he is today. He’s been a minister,yer and a Charleston County School

member. He was also elected toouth Carolina legislature and hadcessful career as a lobbyist. But,n’s Island’s strong family attachment

brought him back to the family restaurant.

Refreshments are at 7 p.m., theprogram begins at 7:30 p.m. at the LakeHouse. All Seabrook Island residents andguests are welcome. Tere is a $5 donationfor non SINHG members. Informationabout future programs and SINHGmembership can be found at the SINHG

web site, sinhg.org.SINHG Soup Supper – Feb. 19

It’s that time again to break out yourfavorite recipes and begin planning yourspecial soup. Te annual SINHG SoupSupper will be held on Friday, Feb. 19beginning at 5:30 p.m. Te event willagain be held in the Atlantic Room at theIsland House.

As usual, the Soup Supper will featuregreat soups, chili, breads and desserts as

well as the traditional Soup Trowdown where a prize of incalculable value will beawarded to the chef with the best soup.Most importantly it is an evening of funand camaraderie.

Reserved tables will be available, so getyour friends together and start planningfor this special fun event. Te sign-upform is available on the SINHG websiteat www.sinhg.org

Bohicket Creek Bait and Tackle relocates, renames

BY AMANDA BUNTING COMENFor The Island Connection

Bohicket Creek Bait and ackleis now South Side Bait andackle. In addition, the

business relocated from BohicketMarina to 3874 Savannah Highway.SSB& will continue to carry allthe same products and services.Performance wear, tackle, marinesupplies, ice, live and frozen bait - allconveniently located in Charleston,SC on Savannah Hwy near LimehouseBridge and Bulow Landing.

Te grand opening will beSaturday, March 12. Join SSB&from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoygiveaways, free barbecue lunch andmore. Tis event is in memory of

the owner's father-in-law that passedaway from prostate cancer lastNovember. Any donations collectedand a portion of that day's sales

will be made to the Prostate CancerFoundation.

For more details call 843.324.1993

or visit southsidebaitandtackle.com.


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ah to a group that might not otherwise be familiaror visit the Island. Cars and guests will be comingup and down the eastern US and well beyond.

entire weekend of events will take place fromy, April 15, 2016 through Sunday, April 17, 2016ding:day morning - A scenic motoring tour throughs, Wadmalaw and Kiawah Islands, with a stop aty Distillery for lunch and a little moonshine tasting.s limited to 50 classic cars and 1 passenger per car.day afternoon - Seminars for enthusiasts on classicluation trend and the art of detailing your favorite

day evening - A very special dinner and wineg at the Briar's Creek Club limited to 60 people.o on Friday evening, there will be a traditional

Lowcountry oyster roast/shrimp boil coupled with a beertasting from Charleston’s Palmetto Brewery and livemusic. Tat will be held at Rhett's Bluff on Kiawah andis limited to 200 tickets.

Saturday - “Cars on Kiawah” will take place on theshow field at Ocean Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nearly20 local and regional car clubs, as well as individualenthusiasts will bring 200 plus diverse and cool cars tothe Park. Tis is a free event, except for a $5 parking fee.Te park will have vendors, great food options and otherattractions from our sponsors.

Saturday evening, there will be a traditional barbequeand bourbon tasting on the show field at Ocean Park,also accompanied by live music. Attendance will belimited to 250.

Sunday - Te main event with a world class Concours

show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocean Park. Tese carsrepresent the best of the best, most with values of severalhundred thousand dollars and up. It will be a ful ly judged

event with awards for best of each class of cars and bestof show. For those who need a diversion from the cars,there will be a homes tour provided by Kiawah IslandReal Estate (very limited tickets).

KIMR is a non-profit organization and a percentageof proceeds will Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic,Charleston Area Terapeutic Riding Program, KiawahConservancy and Te Kiawah Women’s Foundation –Backpack Buddies.

Sponsors include own of Kiawah Island, KICA,Kiawah Development Partners, Kiawah Island GolfResort, Kiawah Island Real Estate, Porsche North

America, Daimler/Mercedes, American Express, severalprivate foundations, Barrier Island Marine, Kiawah Fine

Jewelry and many more.For schedule of events, VIP packages and event pricing

visit kiawahconours.com or call 843.277.0271.


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e Oil Classes& Huff Art C enter located

Marina, Wednesdays and.m. - 1 p.m. opics include

applying composition elementstings, edge work, brush anduse. Painting from still life

Email [email protected].

dge GroupLa ke House. Te Mondayp needs new players. For more please contact Lori Muenow314 or Ilse Calcagno at7.

aysPracticee 2nd, 3rd, and 4th uesday

h. Located at Te Lakeprey 2. Open to all newe returning to the game, andwho wants a chance to practicewho are learning the ga me.ny questions, please contactpson at [email protected].

eon County Bookmobile comess Village on the first and thirdvery month from 10 – 11:30okmobile will be parked in the

Hege’s and Java Java.

WednesdaysLake House Yoga 8:30 a.m. Join us for Rise and Shine Yoga with Patti Romano, formerly known atGentle Flow Yoga. Rise and Shine Yogais an all-levels practice focused aroundfinding your day's intention, set up yourselffor success and be ready to shine.

FridaysFriday Indoor Pickleball12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at St. Chris topher'sCamp. For further information, pleasecontact Mary orello at 843.768.0056.

SaturdaysHomegrown10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Johns Isl and Farmers’Market. Every Tird Saturday at 3546Maybank Highway Johns Island.For more information, visit www. johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.

2015 Sea Island Cars and Coffee9 - 11 a.m. Te third Saturday each monthat Freshfields Village.

Ongoing Artist of the MonthTe month of February Colleen Wiessmann will display her work atthe Lake House Gallery. Te openingreception will be held at the g allery onMonday, Feb. 1 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Te Seat of JusticeFeb. 19 - Mar. 6, 2016 at the Dock StreetTeatre. ickets at ww w.charlestonstage.com. Julian Wiles's acclaimed playchronicles the courageous journey of thehistoric Briggs v. Elliott desegregationcase from rural Clarendon County, SouthCarolina to the halls of the United StatesSupreme Court.

Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw Saturday, January 30. Tis C harlestonCounty Parks and Recreation bird walktreks through many distinct to allowparticipants to view and discuss a variety ofbirds, butterflies, and other organisms. Apaid chaperone is required for participantsages 15 and under. Preregistration is notrequired. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., CawCaw Interpretive Center, 5200 SavannahHighway, Ravenel. Contact 843-795-4386or email cus [email protected]. $10or free for Gold Pass Members

Southeastern Wildlife ExpositionSEWE returns the weekend of Feb 12.13 & 14, bringing with it an annualcelebration of wildlife and nature throughfine art, conservation education, sportingdemonstrations, food and drink. For a fullschedule visit sewe.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28

Conservation Matters: Dolphins andRight Whales3 p.m., Te Sandcastle, Kiawah Island. Join the Kiawah Conservancy andSandcastle for another great ConservationMatters education program. Comelearn about dolphins and right whalesfrom Wayne McFee, research wildlifebiologist at the NOAA Center for CoastalEnvironmental Health and BimolecularResearch. McFee has been the principalinvestigator for the Coastal MarineStranding Assessments Program since1993. He conducts research on strandingdemographic, causes of mortality, age andgrowth, reproduction, skeletal pathologyand fisheries interaction of commonlystranded marine mammal species in SouthCarolina. He was also a member of theSoutheast Implementation eam for theRecovery of the Northern Right Whalefrom 1994-2008. Register you attendancefor this free program online at www.kiawahconservancy.org, call 843-768-2029

or email [email protected].

Colorist WorkshopLaurie Meyer leads this two day workshopat the Oyster Catcher Pavilion, 2241Oyster Catcher Court, Seabrook Island.Te workshop cost will be $200 for artguild members and $250 for non-members.Contact Bob LeFevre at (843) 768-3284 ore-mail him [email protected].

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29

Art Film #2 - Life is Beautiful3 p.m. Sandcastle. No ickets Required.Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

Washington Sax Quartet withCharleston Southern University SaxQuartet 4 p.m. Church of Our Saviour. icketRelease: Kiawah 1/12 Public 1/15.Complimentary ickets available atKiawah own Hall 843.768.9166 or onlineat www.kiawahisland.org/specialevents.

Sponsored by the own of Kiawah Island Arts and Cultural Events Council.

Our Lady of Mercy CommunityOutreach AuctionTe 19th annual fundraiser will be heldfrom 1 to 4 p.m., at the CharlestonMarriott Hotel located at 170 N.Lockwood Blvd. ickets are $100 andinclude a silent auction during a cocktailhour with light hors devours and winefollowed by dinner and live auctionhosted by om Crawford and LorraineMcDermott. o purchase tickets call Jennifer Meshanko 843.559.4109, visit www.facebook.com/OLMOutreach forupdates and featured auction items.

Best Buddies Bash5-8 p.m., Te Lake House, Live OakHall. Featuring the five piece Hot PepperBand and catered by the Gullah Grubrestaurant. BYOB and your dancingshoes, $25 pp. Purchase tickets at www.backpackbuddiesseabrookisland.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Deep Water Vineyard Fourth AnnualCork Shuckin’ Festival

Tere’s nothing better than local, saltyoysters in the Lowcountry winter. Grabyour oyster knives for a shucki n’ goodtime under the oaks at Firefly Distilleryand Deep Water Vineyard (previouslyIrvin~House Vineyards) from 1 to 5 p.m.at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on WadmalawIsland. Admission is $5 per car.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

John Chin rio7:30 p.m. urtle Point Clubhouse $20ickets available via www.baxtermusic.com orby calling 843-766-8814. Sponsored by theown of Kiawah Island Arts and CulturalEvents Council.

Seabrook Island Garden Club Meeting9:30 a.m. at the Seabrook Island La keHouse, with special guest Amy Dobbs.

“Low Country Oystering” by RobertBarberSeabrook Island Natural History Grouppresents Robert Barber, owner of Bowen'sIsland Seafood Restaurant on Folly Road.

Refreshments 7 p.m., program 7:30 p.m.Location Te Lake House, all SeabrookIsland residents and guests are welcome.$5 donation for non SINHG members.Information about future programs andSINHG membership can be found at theSINHG web site, sinhg.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

29th Annual Arts & Crafts Show & SaleTrough Feb. 14 at Te Lake House, LiveOak room. Friday 2 – 5 p.m., “Meet the Artists” reception 7– 9 p.m., Saturday10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 3p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15

President's Day

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Seabrook Island Artist Guild Artist Shannon Runquist presents at theGuild's monthly meeting, 3 p.m. Live Oakroom, Lakehouse.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

gg20168th Annual Gourmet & Grapes at TeSanctuary, showcases the very best oflocal and regional cuisine paired withoutstanding wines from a round the world,this event raises money for research at theHollings Cancer Center at the MedicalUniversity of South Carolina. Purchasetickets at w ww.kiawahresort.com/gourmet-grapes or contact the Hollings CancerCenter Office of Development at 843-792-9335 or [email protected].

"Passion.Power.Purpose"Center for Women's Annual Conference.Feb 18-19 in Charleston, visit www.c4women.org/2016conference/ for moredetails.

Art Class with ina Mayland1 – 3 p.m. Ea gle’s Nest room Lake House,put on by the Seabrook Island ArtistsGuild.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

SINHG Soup SupperBeginning at 5:30 p.m. Te event will

again be held in the Atlantic Room at theIsland House. As usual, the Soup Supper will feature great soups, chili, breads anddesserts as well as the traditional SoupTrowdown where a prize of incalculablevalue will be awarded to the chef withthe best soup. Most importantly it is anevening of fun and camaraderie. Reservedtables will be available, the sign-up form isavailable on the SINHG website at ww w.sinhg.org.


Black History Month Celebration4 p.m. Honoring the legacies from Wadmalaw and Johns Island, past. presentand future. At the Wadmalaw IslandCommunity Center, 5605 Katy Hill Road.Guest speaker Te Honorable Lewis H.Nelson, Jr. $20 cost includes programand dinner. All proceeds support theCommunity Center. call 843.557.8408 [email protected] for tickets.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Pack and Go Like a ProBernadette Brogan presents a seminar f orSeabrookers who are interested learning

how to plan your next big trip, from whatto put in your suitcase to how to plan avisit to a foreign destination. Tere will betrivia questions with small prizes duringthe presentation. 1 p.m., Te Lake House. All are welcome, free.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26

African American Heritage Festival10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wannamaker CountyPark. Attention educators! Join us for aday of celebration. Trough performances,demonstrations, and hands-on experiences,festival goers will explore African American history and culture from itsroots in Africa to the Americas and SouthCarolina. Elementary and middle s choolsare welcome. For more information or toregister, visit CharlestonCountyParks.comor call 843-795-4386. Fee: $10


"Te Chocolate Affair"6.30 p.m.Te Chocolate Affair galaand auction supports Communities InSchools (CIS) of the Charleston Area,

Inc. Held at 6:30 p.m. at t he Memminger Auditorium, live entertainment and over200 auction items are a featured part ofthis even and include jewelry, vacationpackages, restaurant, ticket packages,and original art from talented Charlestonartists. In addition to these wonderfulauction items, dozens of Charlestonbakeries and restaurants will vie for the

6th annual competitive title of “Most Artistic” or “Most Delicious” dessert.Creations will be judged by Chocolate Affair attendees. ickets may be purchasedby calling 843.740.6793 or at www.thechocolateaffair.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28

4th Annual 'South Atlantic Bank'Oyster Roast & Chili Cook-Off 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at Hobcaw Yacht Club inMt. Pleasant. Tis family-friendly event will have all you can eat oysters providedby Sticky Fingers, hot dogs and fixins, adelicious chili cook-off and live music. Adults 21 $35, Under 21 $15. icketscan be purchased by visiting www.FlorenceCrittentonSC.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Where the Wild Tings Run/Walk 5K 8:30 a.m. race start at the Caw CawInterpretive Center. Walkers, joggers, andrunners are invited to explore their wildside on the scenic nature trails at Caw CawInterpretive Center. Te 5K trail run and

walk starts at 8:30 a.m., and an awardceremony with local food and beverages will be held immediately afterward. Kids'yoga and crafts for ages 6-12 will keepchildren entertained throughout themorning. Online registration at www.ccprc.com.

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what’s hot

Be safe whileheating this winter

BY CHIEF GARY LOHRFor The Island Connection

he winter months are upon us andmany of us spend time indoors,curled up by a fireplace or space

, reading a book or watchingion. Te St. Johns Fire District wants

mind you that heating equipment ising cause of home fire deaths andf home heating equipment fires areed during the months of December,ry and February. Tere are severalyou can take to help prevent mostg-related fires from happening.Keep anything that can burn atleast three feet away from heatingequipment, like the furnace,fireplace, wood stove, or portable

space heater.Have a three-foot “kid-free zone”around open fires and spaceheaters.Never use your oven to heat yourhome.Have a qualified professionalinstall stationary space heatingequipment, water heaters or centralheating equipment according tothe local codes and manufacturer’sinstructions.

• Have heating equipment andchimneys cleaned and inspectedevery year by a qualifiedprofessional.

• Remember to turn portableheaters off when leaving the roomor going to bed.

• Always use the right kind of fuel,specified by the manufacturer, forfuel burning space heaters.

• Make sure the fireplace has asturdy screen to stop sparksfrom flying into the room. Ashesshould be cool before puttingthem in a metal container. Keepthe container a safe distance awayfrom your home.

• est smoke alarms monthly.Follow these simple steps to keep you

and your family safe during the cold winter months. If you would like moreinformation about heater safety, smokeor carbon monoxide alarms, or to havea home safety survey conducted in yourhome then please contact the St. JohnsFire District at 843.559.9194.

the people you meet

Louetta Davis

Louetta Davis with one of her creations.

BY LORRAINE MCDERMOTTFor The Island Connection

Louetta Davis comes to the Our Ladyof Mercy Community Outreach onTursday mornings for quilting and

fellowship. Born in 1936 to Mamie and Jack Bennett in Williams, SC, she oftentalks of how hard her “daddy” worked ontheir sharecropper farm. Beside cash cropsof cotton and corn, the family cultivatedtheir own garden plot and raised animalson their own to eat and and sell. Louettaremembers when she was about 12 yearsold her father gave her an injured piglet toraise. She says, “Tat pig grew up to be abig Momma.”

When Louetta graduated from highschool, prospects beyond working inthe field were scant. She saw an ad in anewspaper asking for young women tocome to New York to take care of “sickpeople.” With her father’s blessing andthe proceeds from the sale of one of “BigMomma’s” offspring, Louetta, a scaredteenager who “had never been anywhere,”got on the bus bound for New York. Many

of the details of that daring leap are longforgotten, but Louetta vividly remembersher fear and praying to God to protect her.

By some miraculous twist of fate Louetta wound up working in Louie Kaminski’shouse on Long Island taking care of histwo sisters.

When Louie gave Louetta her firstpaycheck, he said, “Now you are notgoing to cash that.” Instead, he took herto his bank where he opened a savingsaccount for her. All subsequent paychecks went into that account. Louie was alsoinstrumental in Louetta’s marriage toBennie Davis. Tey were blessed withthree children.

oday Louetta is a retired woman backin her beloved Lowcountry making sweetgrass baskets and beautiful quilts. If youcome by the Outreach on a Tursdaymorning you might get to meet Louettaor one of the other amazing women who just happen to be one of the quilters.

“Te People You Meet” is a monthlycolumn profiling interesting individuals from across the Sea Islands. If you have

suggestions for future subjects please email [email protected]


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roadtrips charleston

New Year's Resolution:

Travel More A C O N R N U C O P I A O F O N L I N E T R AV E L R E S O U R C E S

F O R T H I S Y E A R ’ S A D V E N T U R E S

Y ou’ve booked flights on Expedia. You’ve relied onripadvisor. But there's a whole world wide webof travel resources out there. Here are some of myte websites to fuel your wanderlust.t have time for a daytrip or short weekend? Checkww.skiway.net. Go “on an astonishing journey intoast, where historic figures appear on stage…youon them... the audiences are always a part of the.and the shows are free!” at Greenville’s Chautauqua.

up your heels Myrtle Beach’s “Square and Rounders’ Fun in the Sun.” At “iMagine Upstate Festival”eenville six stages “include a maker-space, robotics live science demonstration, drone flight experience

an augmented reality experience.” At Florence’sFestival you can “Run Like a Nut”. Tere’s ice

g in town squares, steeplechases in Camden,pionship rodeos in Blythewood and festivals andgalore. All at our doorstep.

enic drives are a wonderful way to spend a vacationach state has routes designed to appeal to traveler’ssts. Among the several listed at www.visitflorida.s the Suwannee River Wilderness rail. o the tunephen Foster’s “Old Folks at Home”, you can drivecollection of springs, fishing villages and Class III” over the 207 miles from northern Florida to the

of Mexico. Georgia does a particularly good job of

marketing driving tours that are arranged to highlightpresidential, civil war or plantation history. Tey’re at

www.ExploreGeorgia.com.Photos from a gigantic twig sculpture, Coral Castle,

the world’s biggest cherry pie, a ten-acre whirligig farm,a house-size chest of drawers and other oddities fill ourfamily albums. Find these crazy pit stops on one of myfavorite websites: www.roadsideamerica.com. It willremind you that the journey is the destination.

Let a soundtrack guide you to your next trip. Startat www.musicfestivaljunkies.com where you’ll seehundreds of worldwide music festivals listed. How aboutSerbia’s Exit Festival that takes place in a 17th centuryPetrovaradin fortress? Or the Jam Cruise out of Miami: a“one of a kind music and vacation experience featuring 5days of music aboard a luxurious cruise ship”?

Eschew the cha in hotel for a more authentic experience.I've found www.vrbo.com to be a great resource. Ona girl’s trip to Chicago we stayed in a huge loft with agourmet kitchen. In Amsterdam, friends joined us ina two bedroom apartment overlooking a canal. Tefriendly owners in Puerto Rico recommended restaurantsnear their lovely pied-á-terre. Often the cost is less thanmultiple hotel rooms if you’re with a group or if you’restaying a week or more.

With Charleston being such a popular destination,it would be easy to take part in house swapping. Checkout www.lovehomeswap.com and consider trading for a3-bedroom apartment with a view of the Eiffel ower orpenthouse on the sea in uscany. Annie and her familyhad a “fantastic experience” trading their Sullivan’s Islandhouse for a rural farm in uscany. “He even let us drinkhis wine and olive oil” as they toured the countrysidefrom Pisa to Cinque erre.

Here’s a website I’ll be exploring this year: www.glampinghub.com. It offers unique properties worldwideincluding barns, treehouses, caves and cabins rangingfrom rustic to luxurious. How does a vineyard yurt inBarcelona sound? It’s only $88 per night. Or a treehousenear Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii? You can evenstay for free if you’re willing to couch surf, which involves

staying with locals in their homes (or hosting travelers inyours). Sign up at www.couchsurfing.com, a network of10 million interesting locals in over 230 countries.

ravelling has joined the emerging sharing economy.On www.vayable.com locals in cities around the worldshare authentic experiences with travelers. A photography

walking tour in Paris, a food crawl in Rome, a tour ofCuenca, Ecuador for those considering retirement thereare all examples on their extensive website. On www.eatwith.com and www.travelingspoon.com vetted chefshost small pop-up dinners in their homes. While inBali, Meryl and her family spent 3 hours in a family

compound preparing multiple dishes from scratch withtheir Indonesian hosts, using only ingredients grownnearby. “We shredded coconut with a little bark grater

while two little ladies cooked over a fire all night. Weground spices into pastes for the sauces.” It was oneof their most memorable experiences, especially thedelicious corn fritters.

For active vacations, check out bicycling trips at www.backroads.com, or horseback riding at www.hiddentrails.com. Te independent travel sites www.bootsnall.com or

www.gonomad.com and www.travelsignposts.com haveextensive compilations of first-hand experiences thatstray from the beaten path.

Armchair travelling, I love it. I can spend hoursreading reviews and imagining trips. If you’re like me andenjoy the planning almost as much as the going, theseresources will launch you on your next adventure.

Roadtrips Charleston presents adventurous and interestingdestinations within a few hours drive of Charleston, S.C..Carol Antman’s passion for outdoor and artistic experiences feeds her wanderlust for exotic and nearby adventures. For

hot links, photographs and previous columns or to makecomments please see www.peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com

BY CAROL ANTMANFor The Island Connection

Scenic drives

are a wonderful

way to spend a

vacation andeach state has

routes designed

to appeal to

traveler’s

interests

Let a soundtrack

guide you to your

next trip


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gardening

Orchid Tips and Tricks:What champion growers won’t tell you

( B U T P R O B A B L Y W O U L D I F Y O U A S K E D )

BY MARTHA ZINK


On Monday, Jan. 11, the KiawahIsland Garden Club learnedfrom om Wise, of Johns Island

ds, how to have more success withchids at home. om began dividing

elling the “babies” of his orchids 20ago and has been a judge for thecan Orchid Society since 2011.reenhouse on River Road is openpointment. He gave us 7 tips, and aentertaining education.be a better grower, learn more about

orchids. Tere are 22-27,000 specieschids, the second largest group in

world, behind grasses. Tey growvery continent except Antarctica,rimarily in the tropics. Te richestin diversity, is at the foot of thelayas in India, Nepal and Bhutan.haracteristic which helps to identifychid is Bilateral Symmetry, as onemirrors the other. Tere are two

growth habits: either sympodia l,ng on a rhizome, or monopodial,growth emerges from the top of astem. Most are epiphytes, growinges, usually in the tropics. Others arehytes, growing on rocks, with leaves

succulent because they thrive indry, sunny conditions. Still others

rrestrial, growing from a bulb in thed if it’s too cold to grow on trees. as those in Australia, have evolvedom better after an area burns, andare wild orchids like that in the

Francis Marion forest. Terefore you needto know which type you have, so thatyou know the proper potting mixture(Epiphytes need loose media), whetherthey should be kept wet or dry (Lithotypesneed to be kept dry), and if other growerssay the orchid is easy or tough to grow.

Pay attention, as the old Chineseproverb says: “the best fertilizer is thegardener’s shadow.” Pick up and examineyour plant, remove dead or dying leavesand weeds, and remove or spray for scaleor mealy bugs (spray Bayer AdvancedRose and Flower Spray on the medium

and the roots also). Overwatering is acommon problem; do not let the rootsstay wet, so examine the potting medium:take the orchid out of the pot, turn itupside down and make sure the mediumis not decomposed. Orchids have a frontand back, the leaves of an orchid in theforest will face the sun, so your plantshould also. Te leaves are angled towardsone side.

Orchid roots need air, so repot ifthe leaves look dry (the roots have beenoverwatered and rotted!) You can test with a bamboo stake, if it’s dry, still wait another day or so. Pot in fir bark,sphagnum moss plus sponge rock (Perlite),

or Chilean or New Zealand large fiberedsphagnum moss.

ry Cypress or Cedar mulch mixed with sponge rock, a loose airy mix. For

Cattleyas use hardwood lump charcoal(not briquets!) as it mimics a tree. UseNutricote, a slow release fertilizer, every6-8 months. Osmocote will burn theorchids. Use Miracle Gro, at half orquarter strength: “weakly weekly," andflush out with tap water every once inawhile.

Choose your container wisely, withholes in the bottom, either plastic pots or,ideally, unglazed terracotta which wicks water away because orchids are toughand like to dry out quickly. Phalenopsisare monopodial and when you repot, coil

the roots around and put them into themedium loosely. When the orchid hasfinished blooming, cut off the spike, takeit out of an ornamental pot and let it getindirect sun to rejuvenate. If the leavesfeel warm to the touch, it’s too much sun. Artificial light is fine but is not enoughfor cattlyeas. Do not use plastic net potsas it tears up the roots. eak baskets aregreat for orchids which bloom from thebottom, such as Stanhopea. Te baskets will rot and then you replace them.

Many orchids like to be mounted, as ifon a tree, on cork, a teak plank, a tree fernplank, hickory bark or wild grapevinessuch as you find on the trees around here.

ry mounting your difficult orchids:Dendrobiums, phalaenopsis, and somesmall Cattleyas. Attach them with zipties and eventually the roots will attach

themselves and you can remove the ties. Wire S hooks are good for Vandas.

Don’t stress if your orchid dies, it’s aplant, not a puppy. Sick orchids take a longtime to heal and may never fully recover.Tey will attract insects and disease. Justtry to learn from your mistakes, suchas decayed roots from over watering.Growers have killed many orchids, and soyou are not alone.

Orchid judges train for 6 years andpromote good orchids and growingmethods, and om Wise is doing justthat. He recommends going on the American Orchid Society website, as well as the Internet Orchid SpeciesPhoto Encyclopedia. Or visit him at hisgreenhouses on River Road to learn fromthe master.

On uesday, Feb. 16, the KiawahIsland Garden Club is joining with theKiawah Conservancy to hear Dr. RichardPorcher, a professor at the College ofCharleston, speak about “Wildflowers ofthe Lowcountry.”

On Monday, March 14, the GardenClub meeting will be at the Cassiqueclubhouse, where the chef will give atalk on cooking with flowers, followedby luncheon featuring edible flowers.Members will receive emails with thedetails and reservation information.


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gardening volunteer spotlight

Seabrook Islandarden club goes from

Magnolia to Clemson

BY ALBERTA BARRON


was a full house at the Januaryabrook Island Garden Club meeting.e members welcomed and enjoyedJohnson’s, lively stories regarding

ursuit of historic camellias for theation of the Magnolia PlantationGardens in Charleston. om’s

warming sagas about his expeditionsghout the world were thoroughly

ming and eye-opening. His warmthasual Southern humor was endearingmany were left wanting more of his

and insightfulness.the next meeting, Tursday, Feb.30 a.m. at the Lake House, the clubmes special guest Amy Dabbs.

my is the Clemson Extensionculture Agent and Master Gardener

Coordinator for Berkeley, Charleston andDorchester counties. She has a MastersDegree in Horticulture from ClemsonUniversity specializing in horticulturetherapy. Amy spent ten years at theSouth Carolina Botanical Garden as aregistered horticultural therapist whereshe coordinated the after school children'sgardening program, Sprouting Wings.

As an Area Horticulture Agent working with a large urban audience in theLowcountry, Amy enjoys teaching thepublic about native plants, composting,pollinator gardening, family friendlygardening, edibles and perennials.

Amy has partnered with the College ofCharleston’s Farm to School Initiativeto provide online training and technicalsupport to area educators interested instarting and improving school gardens.She is also a regular contributor to TePost & Courier Newspaper and appearsregularly on the SCEV gardening show“Making It Grow.”

As always the Seabrook Garden Club welcomes members and their guests to thisspecial presentation. New at Seabrook?Te Seabrook Garden Club consistentlyprovides perfect opportunities forlearning from expert speakers and eachother as well as sharing casual time

with friends in a warm and hospitablesetting. For information on membershipemail Cheryl Schumann [email protected].

Dabs

Nancy Sue PlatzBY KELLEY ANDREWS


For Nancy Sue Platz, life is aboutservice. She grew up in Lacey,

Washington in a family of ninechildren. At the age of 20 she joined the

United States Air Force where becamea Chaplain’s Assistant. Her first dutyassignment was based in Zaragoza, Spain.“Tere was a reason for me being sent tohelp the church,” Nancy Sue says. “My

whole career shows that God had a plan.” After five years of active service, Nancy

Sue’s mother became terminally ill. Faced with an important decision, Nancy Suechose to leave active duty in order to takecare of her mother. As part of leaving activeservice requirements she signed up forUnited States Reserves where she trained

other Chaplain’s Assistants. Ultimatelyshe achieved the rank of Senior MasterSergeant. Later on, thanks to the GI Bill,

she completed a degree in dental hygiene.Presently, Nancy Sue enjoys her

retirement working as a backgroundactress in V series and commercials. Shealso volunteers as an extra for the SouthCarolina Indie Grants Film Program.Nancy Sue loves to make jewelry andowns a jewelry design company called ‘Go

with the Flo.’ She first got involved with jewelry design at Bliss Spiritual Co-op,multi-cultural retreat house located inMt. Pleasant.

Nancy Sue leads a group of volunteersfrom Bliss who, once a month, serve ameal in the soup kitchen at a downtownnonprofit, Te Neighborhood House.

“It is God’s commandment to love oneanother and at Te Neighborhood House

we are able to do just that.” Nancy Sueparticularly loves how efficiently thekitchen is managed. “Vonceil (the kitchenmanager) runs it like a military operation,

which is a compliment coming from me!”

Editor’s Note: Volunteer Spotlightis a column in Te Island Connectionhighlighting members of the community who give their time to help others. If you know oa volunteer who deserves the spotlight email [email protected].

Nancy Sue Platz


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arts & events

Shannon Runquist isFebruary's guest artist

BY ROBERTA BOATTIFor The Island Connection

Classically trained, realistic oilpainter, Shannon Runquist will bethe featured guest artist at the Feb.

16 meeting of the Seabrook Island Artist

Guild, to be held at 3 p.m. at the LakeHouse. When speaking about her style and

process, Shannon responds “I would likefor my paintings to convey a timelessaesthetic. Tey are often an extension ofan emotion at the time I am painting,but I hope my work remains ambiguous.I paint what is familiar to me, what Ihave collected or a place I have been. Myfavorite paintings are ones that tell a storybut leave a little mystery for the viewer.”

She focuses, primarily, on landscape andstill life images.

Runquist, who was born is Savannah,Georgia and educated at the Pennsylvania

Academy of Fine Art, Florence Academyof Art and the University of Georgia, hasspent most of her life in the South. Shehas lived on St. Simons Island, Georgiaand currently resides in the Lowcountry,spending her summers on Cape Cod.Leaving near the shore has developed inher, a great love for coastal regions andthe elements that define them. She haspainted and studied in Europe, Mexico,Central America and the Caribbean.

Runquist has participated in manynational and international exhibitionsincluding consecutive years at theSalmagundi Club in New York City,

the Salon International and HonorableMention in the 1012 Cashiers NC, Plein Air Paint Out. She enjoys traveling andpainting en plein air as well as working inher home studio. Her paintings hang inboth corporate and private collections inthe United States and abroad.

To learn more about the SeabrookIsland Artist Guild events, workshops andmembership visit the website at www.seabrookislandartistguild.com.

Shannon Runquist.

29th Annual Arts and Crafts Show Te Seabrook Island Artist Guild and PhotographyClub invite you to the 29th Annual Arts and CraftsShow and Sale on Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 in theLive Oak room at the Lake House. Tis yearlyevent showcases the art, photography and craft workof Seabrook’s vibrant creative community. Te showhas grown by leaps and bounds since its humblebeginnings in the Oyster Catcher CommunityCenter all those years ago. Make sure to calendarthis one, it’s not to be missed.Te show opens on Friday, from 2 – 5 p.m. A special

wine and cheese “Meet the Artists” reception will beheld that evening from 7 – 9 p.m. On Saturday thehours are from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. Stop in and be amazed at what’s been going on behind closed studio doors.


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Seabrook Island artist, photographerof the month, February

een Wiessmann

tist of the Month

stract artist and former SeabrookArtist Guild president, Colleenmann, is Artist of the Month forary. Her work will be on display inake House Art Gallery from Feb. 1gh Feb. 29.iginally from northern New Jersey,en studied at the school of New Yorkical Gardens, where her early artisticvors focused on the field of Interiort Scaping” or office plant décor. Tisence helped to develop her eye fors, colors, balance and aesthetics.

Contrary to popular opinion, Colleensays that creating an abstract piece ofart is not just a matter of throwing paint

on canvas, but a melding of experiences,creative instincts and innate abilities. Working from her Seabrook studio, she

creates acrylics using collage and layeringtechniques. Her emotions dictate theprocess: laying paint on texturized canvas,changing shapes and colors, scrubbing outand repainting until the canvas evolvesinto a harmonious work of art, exquisitein its composition, balance and colorharmony.

Colleen’s work can be seen at the 151Fine Art Gallery, 175 Church St. and atthe Picolo Spoleto Festival.

o learn more about the art guild,view the work of member artists, or stay

on top of upcoming events visit www.seabrookislandartistguild.com

Bob Hider

Photographer of the MonthI got my first camera when I was in high

school. It was a Voightlander 35mm, witha flip down bellows lens. It had a great lensand took good pictures... unfortunately Ididn’t take good pictures. I had a lot tolearn. So over the years I wasted a lot offilm, most of it under or over exposed. I

bought a light meter. Tat solved many ofthe exposure issues, but still my picturesdidn’t have that great look that I had

seen from other photographers. Tat ledto a darkroom. Tere I had another hugelearning experience, and it wasn’t until afriend of a friend showed me how to getthe most out of a shot in the developingtray that I finally began to be satisfied with my pictures.

Of course I hadn’t even thought ofthings like composition, artistic qualityand the things that make good picturesgreat pictures. In fact that didn’t happenfor almost 40 years. Sure, I had cameras al lthroughout my life, but they were mostlyfor picture taking - kids, trips, parties, etc.I hadn’t considered making artist ic imagesthat people would buy until 3 things came

into confluence in my life.Te first was retirement. Tat gaveme the time to seek out good shots. Tesecond was the digital camera revolution.I was turned on immediately by the ideathat I could now manipulate my picturesin a computer, rather than a dark room(my profession as a director/producer hadgiven me a basic knowledge of AdobePhotoshop which I quickly put to work onmy photos.) Te third thing was movingto Seabrook Island, SC, which opened myeyes to the beauty of the lowcountry: the

marshes, the wildlife, the sunrises and thesunsets. It all came together for me.

And, the fact that I could sell my work

for a worthwhile charity, currently theRespite Care of Charleston, made me want to show and sell as much as possible.Of course I still want to be retired, butphotography has given me a purpose andan outlet for my creative juices. Whensomeone buys a picture, the check is madeout to RCC. Tat money is passed directlyto Respite Care along with an invoice formy expenses for which they reimburseme. I don’t lose money, they gain moneyand the buyer gets a tax deduction and anice picture.

I’m happy.

A cocktail reception will be held at theLake House on Feb. 1 from 5-7 p.m.


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