the island connection - october 18, 2013

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Bluegrass & BBQ

Your Candidatescontinues on page 3

he two mayoral candidates and sixcity council candidates runningin the own o Seabrook Island

election on uesday, Nov. 5 submittedthe ollowing biographies to Te IslandConnection.

Te candidates will also participate in

a special debate between town council andmayoral candidates at the Lake House onMonday, Oct 28, rom 7 - 8 p.m.

Seabrook Mayoral

Candidates

Terrence James AhearnA native o Worcester, Mass., Ahearn

earned a B.A. in English rom Te Citadelin 1963 and was commissioned into theU.S. Air Force where he served or sixyears as a radar navigator, and ew 143combat missions on B-52 bombers.

Subsequently, he earned a J.D. romBoston College School o Law where he

was a member o the law review. He thenjoined Humble Oil & Rening (laterExxon Corporation), serving in varioushigh-level positions during a career that

spanned thirty years. While stationed inHong Kong as General Counsel o Exxon

Chemical Asia Pacic, he became thepresident o the American Club and ledthe eort to build new club acilities at acost o almost $30 million. He currentlyresides on Seabrook Island, SC, where hehas been involved in civic aairs or overten years.

He has served on numerous committees,the Board o Directors o the SeabrookIsland Property Owners Association, asvice president and president, and the towncouncil o the own o Seabrook Island,

where he currently is Mayor Pro em.

John DuBoisBorn in South Carolina on Feb. 17,

1929, DuBois grew up in Charleston andattended public schools here. He enteredthe army out o high school and becamea career soldier, serving as an enlistedman, Warrant Ofcer and CommissionedOfcer. He served in combat units andcombat support units. His career specialty

was military police and rom there hemoved into criminal investigation, servingin that capacity in Japan, Korea, France,

Italy, Iran, Vietnam and the U.S..

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

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

Fax: 768-9830Email:[email protected]

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

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

CiTyof CharlesTon75 Calhoun St.724-3745

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Civic

Financials

Mayor Holtz reported that revenueis slightly up rom expected, with$106,000 more than budgeted comingin or the year-to-date. As an added plus,expenditures are down at approximately$39,000 less than budgeted or the year-to-date. In comparison to last year, theexcess o revenues over expenditures are$279,124 compared to $304,058 in 2012.

Since there were no citizen orguest comments, the council movedimmediately into committee reports.

Transportation and the Angel

Oak Project

Councilmember San Reed reported onthe most recent meeting o the Council oGovernments (BCDCOG) on September16, stating that the council discussed:

A report on a study to consolidateCARA and the tri-county transportationsystem, which the Policy Committee laterunanimously approved moving orwardon.

Long range plans to repair andresurace road shoulders in rural areas,though Reed noted that Seabrook Island

was not included in this plan since it is notconsidered a rural area.

Tat action is expected to be taken onthe 1-26 tree removal issue during either

the October or November meeting.Mayor Holtz was also pleased toannounce that the Charleston CountyCouncil approved Seabrooks request tocontribute $20,000 o their Greenbeltunds to the Angel Oak project. For moreinormation about this project and theeorts to save the Angel Oak tree, visit

www.lol t.o rg /commun it y-i ni ti at ives /angel-oak-preserve.

Branding Seabrook

Councilmember erry Ahearnreported that the Community RelationsCommittee is currently moving orwardon an advertising campaign or the islandollowing the positive eedback theyvereceived so ar on their branding initiative.

As part o the island branding project,proessional photographers and models

were brought out to the island to captureimages o the island or advertisingpurposes. Te images included:

People on a boat fshing

Men at the Pelicans Nestcelebrating a round o gol

Bicyclists on the bike path underthe shady trees

A couple enjoying dinner at sunset A lowcountry boil at a local home

Contracting for Disaster

Cleanup Continues

Councilmember Ronald Ciancioprovided the council with an updatedcontract or Phillips & Jordan, thecompany they are currently negotiating

with or post-disaster restoration othe island. Te new contract removesthe charges or mobilization anddemobilization, which makes the contractFEMA compliant as FEMA will not payor these services. Ciancio moved that the

contract be executed in the orm presentedand the council approved unanimously.

SIPOA/own Memorandum oUnderstanding

Councilmember Ciancio also reportedon the Memorandum o Understandingbetween the ownand the SeabrookIsland PropertyOwners Association

(SIPOA), which is reviewed and

renewed annually. Ciancio stated thatthey cannot move orward on theapproval until the own provides SIPOA

with a written l ist o chain o commandand an inventory o own assets that canbe shared with SIPOA and other islandentities.

Town Administrators Report

own Administrator Randy Piercereported on his recent attendance at theCharleston County Emergency OperationsCenter (EOC) training program. For twodays, attendees learned about the day today operations o the EOC and on thethird day, everyone participated in an

eight hour training simulation centeredaround a potential chlorine leak disaster.

Pierce also requested that the townconsider using the $9,000 let in theSpecial Events und section o the budgetto und the annual own Christmasparty and the Mayor/Council swearing-inceremony in November. Te councilapproved the unding unanimously.

Ordinances

Te ollowing ordinances wereapproved unanimously or frst reading:

Ordinance 2013-04: An OrdinanceAdopting the 2014 Budget or the owno Seabrook Island.

Ordinance 2013-05: An Ordinanceto Amend the own Code RegardingBusiness Licenses. Tis ordinance replacesOrdinance 2013-02, since it has been

Seabrook Town Council,Sept. 24, 2013

BY KRISTIN HACKLERISLAND CONNECTION STAFF WRITER

Seabrook Councilcontinues on page 3

Tuesday, October 22

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

Kiawah Public InformationMeeting1 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tuesday, October 29

Kiawah Ways & MeansCommittee (Rescheduled romOct. 22)9 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wednesday, October 30Kiawah Comprehensive PlanPublic Hearing1 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Kiawah Code Text and ZoningDistrict Map AmendmentPublic Hearing1:15 p.m.Kiawah own hall

KRA Development AgreementPublic Hearing1:30 p.m.Kiawah own Hall


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Seabrook Councilcontinues rom page 2

modied since rst reading.

Te ollowing ordinance was approvedunanimously or second reading:

Ordinance 2013-03: An OrdinanceAdopting an Amended FranchiseAgreement with Berkeley ElectricCooperative, Inc.

Fire Department Headquartersand U-Verse Inquiry

Fire Chie Walz reported that the newre department headquarters buildingshould be completed by April o 2014.

Seabrook Island resident Philip Squireinquired as to the potential availability o

A& U-Verse on Seabrook Island. Pierceresponded, stating that A& has hadissues in the past with SIPOA regardingthe locations o equipment boxes, but hecould ask the POA board i those issueshave been resolved.

Town Council and Mayoral Debate -Monday, Oct. 28

A special debate between town counciland mayoral candidates or the own oSeabrook Island will be held at the LakeHouse on Monday, Oct. 28, rom 7 - 8p.m. For more inormation, please contactSeabrook own Hall at 843-768-9121.

Te next meeting of the Seabrook ownCouncil will be held on uesday, Oct. 22at 2:30 p.m. at Seabrook own Hall,located at 2001 Seabrook Island Road.For more information, please visit www.townofseabrookisland.com.

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As a result o his service, DuBois wasinducted into the U.S.A. Army CriminalInvestigation Command Hall o Fame,located at Quantico, VA.

Following his military careerand a short career in manuacturingmanagement, DuBois returned toinvestigations, primarily white-collar-typecrimes, working or the Oce o Inspector

General, U.S. Department o Agriculture,rst as a eld agent, then as a supervisoryspecial agent. He was promoted to anexecutive position at national managementlevel, beore relocating to Pennsylvania to

work as the Regional Inspector General,U.S. Department o Labor, where heremained until reaching the mandatoryretirement age.

He returned to the Charleston-areato be close to his parents, but ater somemonths o shing and relaxation, realizedhe needed to return to work. I was luckyenough to nd Seabrook Island, and wasemployed as the community Saety andSecurity Director, starting September 25,1986, where I worked until May 1998,DuBois said.

Since that time he has servedthe community as a S.C. WildlieConservation Ocer, St. Johns FireCommissioner, Chairman o the St. JohnsFire Commission, own Councilmano Seabrook Island, Mayor o Seabrook,Board Member o the CharlestonConvention and Visitors Bureau, andassisted his wie in volunteer work withthe Sisters o Charity Outreach Programon Johns Island, James Island and

Wadmalaw Island. He is also active inchurch activities and has a BS degree romthe University o Maryland.

Seabrook Town

Council Candidates

Ronald J. CiancioMy wie Sue and I have been married

or orty-eight years, and we have twochildren. I received my undergraduatedegree rom the University o NotreDame, and my law degree and MBA romNorthwestern University. I practiced lawor orty years, retiring as Senior VicePresident, General Counsel and Secretary

o GAX Corporation. Since moving toSeabrook Island seven years ago I haveserved on the SIPOA Board o Directorsand as chair o its legal committee; servedon the Green Space Conservancy Board oDirectors and I am a past president o thatorganization; and served on the Boardo Directors o Sea Island Habitat orHumanity, and I am currently presidento that organization.

For the past two years I have hadthe privilege o serving on the SeabrookIsland town council as Public SaetyOcial. As Public Saety Ocial I have

ocused on emergency preparedness, andbelieve that over the past two years I haveaccomplished a number o objectives thathave better equipped our communityor an emergency situation. I chairedthe Public Saety Committee whichconducted a complete review and revisiono the owns Comprehensive EmergencyPlan to make it a much more unctionaldocument or our elected ocials.I revised the owns debris removal

ordinance to make it more consistent withthe intent o council and allows council agreater degree o fexibility to participatein debris removal ollowing a hurricane.I introduced a bond ordinance giving theown fexibility, should it elect to do so,to issue up to $4 million o debt in theorm o either general obligation bondsor shorter term bond anticipation notes(BANs) the proceeds o which must beused to und debris removal.

Te own has obtained a avorable acredit review and an indicative interestrate rom a local bank, which has provideda preliminary indication o willingnessto purchase the bonds or BANs. Iimplemented a FEMA compliant standbydebris removal contract providing theown with an alternative to reliance onCharleston County or debris removal. Iinitiated a memorandum o understandingbetween the own and SIPOA, whichor the rst time allocates the specicresponsibilities o the two organizationsbeore, during and immediately ollowinga hurricane. In addition to the oregoing,I chaired the owns 25th anniversarycelebration committee.

I would very much appreciate yoursupport and the opportunity to serveSeabrook Island.


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Daily

For those residing on coastal islands such as Kiawahand Seabrook, and the nearby communities o SullivansIsland and the Isle o Palms, the risk that comes withbeing in a ood zone is just the price they pay to live soclose to such beauty. However, thanksto the National Flood InsuranceProgram, many residents havent hadto pay that price in ull.

Since 1968, the ood insuranceprogram has been providing articiallylow rates or buildings in ood zonesconstructed beore ood insurance ratemaps were drawn. Flood insurance isa requirement or most mortgages.However, last year Congress passedthe Biggert-Waters Flood InsuranceReorm Act and eectively removedall subsidy rom the program, ensuring

that anyone who lives in a ood zonewill eventually pay the ull price orthat choice.

On October 1, the nal aspects o the act went intoeect and the pressing question or many i sland residentsnow is, how does it aect me and what can I do?

Exactly how quickly property owners will eel thepressure on their wallets depends on a number o actors(see sidebar or a break down).

Weve seen some preliminary rate sheets, said RandyRobinson, chie building ofcial or the town o Sul livansIsland, a ew miles north o Kiawah and Seabrook. Idont want to scare people but its going to be expensive.

A lot o people who are paying $2,000a year are going to be paying $30,000or $40,000 a year.

Despite assurances by FEMA thatless than 20 percent o ood insurancepolicies will be aected, ofcialsin coastal communities across thecountry are sounding the alarm andscrambling to provide residents withas much inormation as possible.

Its going to aect a lot o peoplein a lot o dierent ways, said PatONeil, a member o Sullivans Islandtown council.

ONeil was tasked by the council tolook into the impact o Biggert-Waters on the island.

A big issue or us, and or the City o Charleston, ishistoric structures, which by denition are all pre-FIRMstructures. Tey would lose a lot o their historic characteri you had to elevate them say, eight eet. We have venational registered historic districts just here on SullivansIsland.

Islanders prepare to pay thecost of life on the coast

H O W F E M A S F L O O D I N S U R A N C E C H A N G E S W I L L A F F E C T Y O U

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

THE ISLAND CONNECTIONEDITOR

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Te cost of living by the coast is about to rise for many islandresidents. Photo by Christine Lentz.

There are a few

older homes

on Kiawah and

the only way to

mitigate them is

to raise them.

Bruce Spicher, Town of

Kiawahs chief building ofcial


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Wildlife

he Johns Island Conservancy, in cooperationwith Berkeley Electric Cooperative, successul lyinstalled two osprey platorms on October 3 at

Mullet Hall County Park and Legare Farms.

Te simple, easy to build platorms were based on adesign provided by the Center orBirds o Prey Center in Awendaw.Berkeley Electric donated the greenpoles and did the heavy liting. JohnsIsland Conservancy project managerGuy Leonard built and installed theplatorms with the help o volunteers.

Te installation is one o theConservancys ongoing conservationaction programs which also includedthe installa tion o a dolphin interpretive

sign at Beachwalker County Park thislast spring. Te intent o the ospreyprogram is two-old: to encourage andprovide or the local Osprey population, and provideeducational opportunities throughout the community.

Te sites were selected based on two criteria: Firstly,suitability or osprey nests and secondly, accessibility orpublic viewing rom a proper distance. Ospreys preer tonest in dead trees that are higher than the surroundingtrees and are near water and good shing. Suitable trees

are hard to come by and have precarious perches thatmay all at any time. Recycled telephone poles and fatplatorms make excellent sites the birds can return toseason ater season.

Te platorm at the County Parks Mullet HallEquestrian Center is located on the arside o a one and a hal acre pond thatis easily viewed rom the EquestrianCenter. Ospreys have been observedshing in the pond over the last coupleo years.

Te Legare Farms site is on a creekand close by the Stono River. Ospreysare already nesting on a nearby cellphone tower. Hopeully this platormwill attract them away rom the tower

where they might be in danger. Teplatorm can be seen rom the armspumpkin patch and picnic grounds.

Another platorm is planned or the Charleston AreaTerapeutic Riding Farm along River Road beore thenesting season begins early next year. Anyone with asuitable property or an osprey nesting platorm or i aproperty owners association or business would like tosponsor one, please contact the Johns Island Conservancyat 843.637.4160 or email [email protected].

Installing a room with a viewJ O H N S I S L A N D C O N S E R VA N C Y A N D B E R K E L E Y E L E C T R I C

C O O P E R A T I V E B U I L D O S P R E Y N E S T P L A T F O R M S

BY COLIN CUSKLEY

FOR THE ISLAND CONNECTION

Ospreys prefer

to nest in dead

trees that are

higher than the

surrounding

trees and are

near water and

good fishing.


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Daily

Its nally pumpkin season, and thereasons to celebrate are many. Not

only is alls signature squash versatile,it also packs some healthy perks - likekeeping heart health, vision and waistlinesin check, as long as you take it easy on thepie, that is.

Both the esh and seeds o the pumpkinare rich in antioxidants, vitamins, andminerals. Pumpkin is low in at and caloriesand rich in disease-ghting nutrients

such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene,ber, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium,

magnesium and pantothenic acid.Te alpha-carotene and beta-carotene are

potent antioxidants ound in pumpkin andare pro-vitamin A carotenoids, meaning thebody converts them to vitamin A. VitaminA promotes healthy vision and ensuresproper immune unction. In act, one cupo cooked, mashed pumpkin contains morethan 200 percent o yourrecommended dailyintake o vitamin A.

Te beta-carotenein pumpkin may alsoreverse skin damagecaused by the sunand act as an anti-

inammatory. Alpha-carotene is thought toslow the aging processand also reduce the risko developing cataractsand prevent tumor growth. Carotenoidsalso boost immunity and lessen the risko heart disease. And with ber to helpyou eel uller longer, pumpkin is theoverlooked super hero o the all season.

While you wont lose any o the healthbenets by using canned instead o resh

pumpkin, the real treasure youll bemissing out on is the seeds. One ounce o

pumpkin seeds (about 140 seeds) is packedwith protein, magnesium, potassiumand zinc. Studies suggest pumpkin seedsprovide a number o health benets - suchas blocking the enlargement o the prostategland, lowering the risk o bladder stones,and helping to prevent depression. So nexttime the kids brings home a pumpkin

rom their schooltrip to the pumpkinpatch, try roasting upsome seeds in additionto using the eshy,orangey goodness.

Not only or pies,pie pumpkins are

excellent roasted insavory bisques, curries,risottos and raviolis.Smaller, sweeter andless grainy than their

larger cousins, these little darlings are only6-8 inches in diameter but yield about 41/2 cups o mashed, cooked pumpkin -about the same amount as two cans. Itreezes beautiully, so it pays to put up apureed batch to make a quick and healthydinner this winter.

Dr. McConnells expert advice is basedon scientifc evidence and three decades o experience. Patient treatment plans areindividualized using diagnostic, laboratory,and one-on-one physician evaluations todetermine each patients best course o action.Contact him at FitMed Partners, CharlestonSports Medicine on Daniel Island.843.284.5200, www.ftmedpartners.com,www.charlestonsportsmed.com.

Feast or ft? Or both?H E A L T H Y L I V I N G

BY BRIGHT MCCONNELL, III MDFOR THE ISLAND CONNECTION

How to roast a

pumpkin

Wash the exterior and cut it in hal

vertically, scooping out the insides.(Dont orget to save the seeds or ahigh protein snack!) Lightly oil it onall sides with olive oil and bake on acookie sheet at 400 or about an hour,or until a sharp knie easily piercesthe esh. When the pumpkin is coolenough to handle, discard the skin, andpuree the esh with a ood processor.o avoid a watery puree, let it rest orabout a hal hour and then pour of anywater that settles on top

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beta-carotene

in pumpkin may

also reverse skin

damage caused

by the sun and

act as an anti-

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ol is a complex sport. Tis game requires us tohave mental toughness, proper physical repetition

and emotional well being. And yet, at the end othe day, the game is really about one thing, getting theball in the cup in the least amount o strokes. And, mostimportantly, having un while we a re at it.

Tis season, ater each tournament round, we talk tothe College o Charlestons womens gol team and ask ithey were ACES each day. o be an ACE, we have to havea good attitude, be committed over each shot and executeshots. Every goler would benet rom this. I we have agreat attitude and eel committed, but arent executingthe shots, then its time to start practicing what needs toimprove or see your coach to improve your technique.

Everyday, regardless o handicap, we all have theopportunity to be a champion. From my perspective,a champion doesnt have to just be the winner withthe trophy. Te champion may be the goler that triesLadies Day or the rst time, or a goler that overcomes

the ear o hitting it in the marsh and then commits, in

the moment, and reocuses on the shot. Or even a golerthat attempts to try a new shot they have been practicing,

except that now pressure rom playing is involved.Te next shot is your next opportunity. I you have beenplaying gol or years, use your wisdom and experience tochange the odd habits. Find ways to play smarter, makebetter course management choices and see the positive inany situation. Allow yoursel, give yoursel permission tomake a mistake so you can learn to improve.

I you are a new goler, nd ways to make practicingpart o your routine so you can quicken the learningcurve. Find a coach that you connect with and wants tounderstand you. ake clinics or private instruction.

So the next time you are out playing, keep track iyou are an ACE on each hole. I think you will nd thatit is easier to ocus on one task at a time rather thanbe overwhelmed by the whole experience. Attitude iseverything. I hope you swing better, score better, eelbetter!

Eve VanderWeele is a PGA eaching Proessional atTe Gol Club at Briars Creek and Assistant Womens GolCoach at the College o Charleston.

Are you an ACE at the hole?E V E V A N D E R W E E L E S G O L F T I P S F R O M A P R O

BY EVE VANDERWEELE


Golf

dailyCost on the Coastcontinues rom page 5

How will the Flood Insurance Reform Act affect

your flood insurance rates?

Owners o non-primary residences built beore ood insurance rate maps were drawn (pre-FIRM) willlose subsidized insurance rates. Premiums wil l increase by 25 percent per year until it reaches the ull r iskrate.

Owners o substantially damaged or substantially improved subsidized property will see the same 25percent rate increase per year.

Owners o subsidized business properties will also have their premiums increased by 25 percent per yearuntil it reaches the ull risk rate.

Owners o primary residences will be able to keep their subsidized rates unless or until you sell yourproperty (new rates will be charged to next owner i they insure;) you allow your policy to lapse; you suersevere, repeated ood losses; or, you purchase a new policy.

I your property is sufciently elevated above the current base ood elevation you will not see a change toyour rates. I you are elevated more than required you may even see a reduction.

What can you do about it?

Call your insurance agent to nd out i your rate is going to change.

Get an Elevation Certicate or your property rom a proessional land surveyor.

Mitigate your homes ood risk. Your towns building inspector can help advise you how to do this.

Call your congressman.

Te other concern is that FEMA has changedthe requirements over time so all o the grandatheredproperties [those built according to the rules o the time]are nding that the rules have changed and all o asudden theyre two or three eet below where they shouldbe. Tere are a lot o people out there who are just nowgoing to be blinking into the sunlight.

On a recent trip to Washington D.C., ONeil metwith staers or South Carolina Senators im Scott andLindsey Graham.

What I heard rom both o the ofces is that we havea real problem with the nancial stability o the [ood

program], and weve got to have it pay its own way,ONeil said. However, at the same time they appreciatethe burden these changes place on South Carolinians,

which is sixth in the nation or number o ood insurancepolicies in place. Senator Scotts ofce, in particular,has become very engaged in addressing this matter. Asall the senators in other states start to hear rom theirconstituents hopeully theyll start looking or a better

way to do this.Tat ground swell has already been gaining

momentum. Tere is currently a bill in the U.S. Senateaimed at delaying the implementation o Biggert-Waters,and Mississippi, with the support o Florida, is suingFEMA over the issue.

Tis unair rate hike could devastate Floridas realestate market and homeowners, Gov. Rick Scott oFlorida said in a statement last week.

Broadly speaking, opponents o the act are notdisputing that something has to be done about the oodinsurance program, which is $25 billion in debt ollowingthe devastating impact o hurricanes such as Katrina andRita in 2005, and the soon-to-be-elt nancial impact olast years Superstorm Sandy.

Te bone o contention is just how quickly the ratesare going to rise and the basis or determining howmuch they should rise. New rates are being phased inor existing homeowners in annual increases o 25percent a year, and or new property owners the changeis immediate. Such a rapid increase may leave manystruggling to aord their homes, opening them up to therisk o oreclosure. It could also stall the current upswingo the real estate market, as potential homebuyers shyaway rom purchasing properties that come with oodinsurance rates in the tens o thousands annually.

A lot o people present it as Well, its just the wealthypeople on the coast, ONeil said. Or that Tese peopleare choosing to place themselves in harms way. Well,

in our case, people have been living on Sullivans Island

since harms way meant malaria and the British. Tereare a lot o people who are going to be really hurting.

As an example, ONeil reerenced a couple who told arecent Isle o Palms city council meeting that they havebeen unable to sell their older ranch-style house, becausepeople are araid o the insurance bill.

I will be advising all o my new listings to get anelevation certicate and an insurance quote, said AndreaRogers, a Realtor with Agent Owned Realty. By doingthis, she hopes to assuage some o the ear prospectivebuyers are experiencing. One client got a quote andound out rates on the house he is selling will go rom$2,000 to $6,900. Another got a pre-FIRM oodinsurance quote or $2,000 on a house built in 1969.Once they got the elevation certicate however, the rate

went down to $400, she said.Bruce Spicher, Kiawahs chie building ofcial,

recommends residents concerned about the changes talkto their insurance agents. Tey are the only ones whocan provide you with guidance, he said. Tere are aew older homes on Kiawah and the only way to mitigatethem is to rai se them.

Raising a home to above the base ood zone is notas ridiculous a prospect as it sounds. Depending on its

size, Robinson estimates it can cost anywhere between$40,000 and $100,000. I the insurance on that homeis going to be $30,000 a year, that cost will be quicklyoset.

Biggert-Waters does include a provision allowing orederal grants to help pay to raise structures. Severerepetitive loss structures can get 100 percent o themoney required to raise their home through a grant romFEMA, Robinson said. Repetitive loss structures canreceive 90 percent o the money; there are 17 o thosehere on Sul livans Island.

Last year Robinson helped a homeowner get a $65,000grant to raise his 3,000 square oot home. However,the program is not currently active, and homeowners

wanting to take advantage o it have to apply throughtheir municipality, not as individuals. Right now thereis no money, said Robinson. Well just have to wait andsee i there will be any next year.

An article titled Flood insurance rates on the rise ran inthe Aug. 20 issue o Te Island Connections sister paper, IslandEye News. It provides background on the Flood InsuranceReorm Act, read it online here: http://islandeyenews.com/?p=11234. For urther inormation also visit http://www.ema.gov/food-insurance-reorm-act-2012.

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John GreggJohn Gregg is a mostly retired

intellectual property (copyrights, patents,trademarks, trade secrets) lawyer whocontinues to consult to his ormer employer(Cincinnati industrial machinery andconsumables producer). He and his wieKatie have been Seabrook property ownerssince 1997 (purchase made to allow theirdog Harry (terrier mix) to go with them

on vacation) and ull time residents sinceretiring in 2006 (Katie taught middle-school English; now with Wonder Works(Freshelds)). Tey live with Torny(briard (French sheepdog; rescued romthe SPCA in Cincinnati); succeededHarry) who can be seen leading John on

walks around the neighborhood morningsand aternoons.

John has been a member o the LegalCommittee o the Seabrook IslandProperty Owners Association since2007, a member o the owns PublicSaety Committee since 2012 and joinedthe Seabrook Island Clubs Long RangPlanning Committee in June, 2013. John

was a member o the Joint Study Groupthat undertook review o merger o theClub and SIPOA (report issued July 2010)and Secretary o the Kiawah-SeabrookExchange Club (2009 2010). Since

joining SIPOAs Legal Committee, Johnhas participated in: revisions o SIPOAsProtective Covenants, By-laws, and Rulesand Regulations; preparation o sundrySIPOA policies; and, review and revisiono certain vendor agreements. In the lastyear, the owns Public Saety Committeehas undertaken: updating o the ownsComprehensive Emergency Plan;replacement o existing understandingsbetween the own and communityorganizations concerning emergencyresponse; and, establishment o a vendorstand-by agreement or emergency debrismanagement.

Still able to recall what winter can be,

John knows lie here is much better thanmerely good and believes we are allcharged to insure that this special placesurvives or our successors. In that regard,no greater challenge exists than recoveryrom wide spread damage inicted by adisaster event. Te own has a key role inpreparation or such events. Cooperationamong the own, SIPOA, the Club, CampSt. Christopher, the Marina and SeabrookIsland Utility in planning, training andcommunication are key componentso preparation by those organizations.Te own has the additional role ocoordinating emergency response eorts

with C ounty, State and Federal agencies.It is Johns view that al l o the communityorganizations have a role to play in raisingawareness o citizens o the own o the

need or individual emergency responsepreparation and in determining the mosteective response eorts communityorganizations should pursue.

Glenda MillerI am running or a seat on own Councilto represent the residents o SeabrookIsland, and its businesses, airly andequally. I I am elected, my goals are todeliver outstanding Customer Serviceto all o our residents and businesses. Inaddition, I want to promote and provide

ransparency on issues and expenditures,and acilitate the exchange o accurate andtimely Communications.

I purchased a Pelican Watch Villa onSeabrook Island cause I needed a pieceo Southern dirt! I rented the villa oralmost eight years beore my husband andI became ull-time residents in 2004.

Most o my proessional lie wasspent at the Hospital o the Universityo Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, whereI pursued and developed my careerin healthcare administration. I alsoearned a masters degree in Dynamicso Organizations rom the University oPennsylvania during that time.

As an undergraduate journalism majorat the University o South Carolina, I

had the opportunity to be editor o thecampus newspaper, a position that landedmy managing and news editors in jail

with me, charged with contempt o court,because we reused to reveal the sourceso an investigative article we published inTe Gamecock. At the time, our attorney

was a young, dynamic, and motivatedwoman just star ting her lega l career. Sheis now Chie Justice o the South CarolinaSupreme Court.

Following graduation, I worked ina variety o positions with dierentnewspapers; provided social work andcounseling services to clients o thenewly-ormed North Charleston Housing

Authority; worked as a technical editor;and created several small businesses.

Despite a most rewarding proessionallie, some o the most impressiveexperiences I have shared have been onnational disaster relie operations as an

American Red Cross Disaster ServicesVolunteer.

Within 24 hours, a group o mostlyvolunteers rom all over the UnitedStates and oten Canada, strangers whoknow nothing about each other or howcompetent they are in their skills, meetunder adverse circumstances to set up amulti-million dollar operation to deliveremergency disaster services to clients. Telogistics never cease to amaze me!

I am actively involved with theConcerned Citizens o the Sea Islands,the Johns Island Coal ition, and am one othe leaders o the grassroots organization,

Nix526.I am condent that my strengths

in leadership, management, and team-building, combined with my diversebackground, knowledge, and experience,provide me with the tools I need torepresent the residents o Seabrook Island,and I would greatly appreciate yoursupport on November 5.

Donald G. RomanoWe moved to Seabrook Island rom our

native Long Island, New York in 2005 and

immediately ell in love with the island.My wie, Patricia, and two sons, Dominic(18) and Alex (15) have never been happierthan with our lie here on Seabrook.

Ater graduating rom New YorkInstitute o echnology, where I majoredin Mechanical Engineering, I started mybusiness in 1973, Heritage MechanicalSystems. Te company grew to be one othe largest mechanical contracting rmsin NYC. When I retired in 2005 we werebilling over $100 million a year.

We purchased a lot on Seabrookand proceeded to build our dreamhome. In 2006 we moved in. Patriciastarted producing educational science/environmental DVDs or elementaryschool children while the boys attended

Porter Gaud. I immediately involvedmysel in local committees. My rst waswith the POA on the GOMC committee.While on this committee I was selectedto be a member o the BuildingCommittee to help create the wonderulinrastructure we all enjoy today. I becamea member o the SIC Board o Governorsand served two terms. While on theboard, I was chairman o the Operationsand Maintenance committee and co-chairman o the Equestrian committee.I am presently working with the POAGOMC to help reduce the energy costs atthe Lake House.

I decided to become involved in localgovernment and put my hat in the ring ora seat on the Seabrook own Council. Ibring an operating knowledge o the Islandbeing involved in so many activities duringthe past eight years. I am a practical person

with a get it done attitude. Working withthe Mayor and other councilmen/council-

women, my engineering and businessbackground will lend an aspect that will

benet the operation o Seabrook Island.I am no-nonsense practical person withexperience the many diverse requirementso the council position. I am dedicated toimprove the way o lie all we Seabrookers

wish to achieve.My sense is to help reduce the cost o

living here on Seabrook. Still sueringrom a weak economy, many amilies arestruggling to maintain the way o lie theyenjoyed in better times.

I believe the three entities, POA,Club and own, need to act togetheruniying as we are now doing with thebranding initiative. Te three spokes oSeabrook need to succeed to promote ourcommunity and raise the value o lie hereon Seabrook. I one spoke ails we all will

suer.Seabrook is a special place; my amily

believes that there is no better place tolive. I am eager to do my part to continueand improve our wonderul Island. I askyou or your condence in my ability andvote or Donald Romano on Election Day.

Kimber SmithKimber Smith earned a degree rom

Middlebury College, Middlebury,Vermont. He served three years activeduty in the U.S Navy Pacic Fleet, asMinesweeping ofcer on USS Force,MSO 445. Retired as Ltjg. He is married


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October 18, 2013Island Connection Calendar November

RIDAY, OCTOBER 18

eet & Greet with South Street Partnerseet South Street Partners: Te new ownersKiawah Partners are hosting severalormal meet-and-greet events or KICAmbers. All meetings are rom 4-6 p.m.

d will take place at Te River Courseubhouse. RSVP to Kiawah Island Clubember Services at 843.768.5726.

ATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

arlestons Original Maze andmpkin Patche Pumpkin Patch and Maze will be open

to the general public on weekends throughOct. 27. Hours are Friday 5-9 p.m., Sat., 10a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 1 - 6 p.m. Te monthlong estivities will include a 10 acre myrtlemaze, the pumpkin patch, hayrides to eedthe cows, Scarecrow Factory, mini maze,arm animal display, gem mine, duck race,and there will be concessions. Prices varyby activity. Field trips or school groups areavailable weekdays with reservations. LegareFarms is located at 2620 Hanscombe PointRd. Johns Island, SC. Tere is a $1 gateee. Details: 843.559.0788 / [email protected] / www.legarearms.com.

6th Annual DogtoberestDogtoberest brings together pet rescueorganizations rom around the Lowcountry.Te ree event includes: meet-and-greetswith local rescue groups, wine t asting ($15per ticket, includes a commemorative wineglass) crat beers and delicious ood, liveentertainment, costume contest or pets,and more. 1 5 p.m. Freshelds Village.

Plant Sale and SwapBring plants to swap or come to shop! Plantsand garden items or sale. 10 a.m. 1 p.m.Berkeley Electric, 3351 Maybank Highway,Johns Island. Sponsored by MagnoliaGarden Club.Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlinJ. McLaughlin will host at Sip & Shopbeneting Pet Helpers o Charleston inconjunction with Dogtoberest. 15 percento all sales will be donated to Pet Helpers.10 a.m. 6 p.m. Freshelds Village.Downton Abbey MarathonFilm marathon continues rom last monthwith the second hal o se ason 2 and

beginning season 3. Watch three episodeseach Saturday. Dress in costume and enjoyHigh ea! 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., JohnsIsland Regional Library.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Frederick Moyer Jazz rio ribute toDave BrubeckOver the past 30 years world-class concertpianist Frederick Moyer has built animpressive reputation or being able tocapture the styles and spirit o some o theall-time great contemporary jazz pianistssuch as Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans andErroll Garner. Now Fred, with his JazzArts Quartet, pays tribute to the jazzlegend, Dave Brubeck. Sponsored by theown o Kiawah Island Arts Council.Complimentary ickets are available atthe Visitors Center at Kiawah Island ownHall. 4 p.m. Holy Spirit Catholic Church,Johns Island. Details: 843.768.9166.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

Helping Children One Swing at a imeHelping Children One Swing at aime, or Conor, a child living with

Neurobromatosis and the RonaldMcDonald House o Charleston.Participants are asked to nd sponsors thatwill support them through a monetarydonation per kettlebell swing completedin the 10 minute period. All proceeds willbe donated to support Conors wish or aday with the Pittsburgh Steelers and theRonald McDonald House Charities oCharleston. $12/plus swing donations romsponsors. Includes shirt and wine. 5:30p.m., Te Lake House, Seabrook. Details:843.725.1580.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

Haunted Maze and HouseVisit Legare Farms Haunted Maze andHouse at 2620 Hanscombe Point Rd.,Johns Island, SC. Detai ls: 843.559.0788/ [email protected] / www.legarearms.com.

Beachwalker Bird WalksTe southwestern end o Kiawah Islandis an excellent place to spot seabirds andshorebirds. Participants in this CharlestonCounty Parks & Rec Dept. class will hikenearly two miles o pristine beach lookingor a variety o birds, including raptorsand songbirds. A chaperone is required orparticipants ages 15 and under. 9:30 a.m.-12p.m. Course # 31365. Meet at BeachwalkerPark Age: 12 & up.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26

Footlight Players Fall Family FestivalKids o all ages will enjoy ace painting,caricature drawings, storytelling, games,giveaways, treats and more. Doors openat 1:30 p.m., at 2 p.m. the FootlightPlayers actors will take to the stage or ourrendition o ales o Charleston. Comedressed in your avorite costume and haveyour picture taken with members o thecast. $10 admission and tickets available at843.722.7521. Te Footlight Players Teatreis located at 20 Queen Street, Charleston.

Bohicket Merchants Associations oysor ots Kick-OfBBQ rom 1-4 p.m. with all the xinsand hot dogs or the kids, Fischers Grill &Sports Pub is supplies the beer. Te Marineswill be there as w ill music or all you

Shaggers! $20 with an unwrapped toy, $25without a toy, $10 12 & under. Advancetickets are on sale at Doin Te CharlestonGourmet Shop, Frasers Bait & ackle andDunes Properties Real Estate. (Rain dateOct. 27).

Haunted Maze and HouseVisit Legare Farms on Johns IslandHaunted Maze and House at 2620Hanscombe Point Rd., Johns Island, SC.Details: 843.559.0788, [email protected], www.legarearms.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

A Program o Arias & SongsTe Charleston Music Club will present aprogram o Arias and Songs perormed byKatherine Clarkson, soprano, and GeraldGarrett, pianist, 3 p.m. in the chapelat Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rie RangeRd., ollowed by rereshments. Details:843.442.4835.

Shuckin or SeniorsCelebrate National Aging in PlaceWeek with an Oyster Roast benetin gIndependent ransportation Networko Charleston. 2 5 p.m. Bowens IslandRestaurant. $25 in advance, $30 at the door.Details: www.shuckingorseniors.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28

Blood Drive at Bohicket MarinaTe Red Cross will have the Blood Mobileat Bohicket Marina rom 11 a.m. 4 p.m.Please make appointments in advance.Help do your part today by donatingblood! Details: 843.768.1280 or [email protected].

Seabrook own Council and MayoralDebateA special debate between own Counciland Mayoral candidates or the own oSeabrook Island will be held at the LakeHouse on Monday, Oct., rom 7 - 8 p.m.Details: 843.768.9121.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

Halloween!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Glenn Brown Te Piano Man presentsSilent Movie NightEnjoy a nostalgic trip back in time to thegood old days o the roaring 20s withsilent lm star Buster Keaton or two lmsCops and Te Scarecrow. Kiawahsvery own Piano Man Glenn Brown willbe perorming on his Yamaha Clavinovaas he takes us back to the Golden Ageo the silent movie era at 7:30 p.m. at theSandcastle. Complimentary ickets areavailable at the Visitors Center at KiawahIsland own Hall. Details: 843-768-9166.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

16th Annual Symphony our o Homes& ConcertFor the rst time, homes on both Kiawahand Seabrook Islands will be eaturedon the Charleston Symphony OrchestraLeagues Symphony our o Homes. From10 a.m. to 4 p.m., guests are invited to tourve exceptional homes, all enhanced bylive music provided by CSOL scholarshiprecipients and Charleston SymphonyOrchestra musicians. End the evening

with a special concert on Te Villa geGreen, beginning at 5 p.m. and eaturingthe Charleston Symphony Orchestrawith ormer Assistant C oncertmaster,Stuart Malina conducting. Tis concert issponsored by the own o Kiawah Island.ickets are available or $40 at csolinc.org,at the Kiawah Island Visitors Center, and atIndigo Books in Freshelds Village. Day-otickets are $45. Details: www.csolinc.org.

Johns Island Harvest FestivalBluegrass, Beverages and Barbeque willbe in abundance at Johns Islands MulletHall Equestrian Center or the HarvestFestival, on Saturday, Nov. 2 rom 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a barbequecook-of, live bluegrass music rom velocal bluegrass bands and kids activitiesincluding hay rides, a stick pony corral,pumpkin decorating, penny diving, lassodemonstrations, crats and more. As parto the annual Harvest Festival, MulletHall Equestrian Center ofers the HarvestFestival Weekend rail Ride or horseowners Nov. 13. Equestrians are invitedto bring camping gear and supplies ortwo nights o camping and trail ridingon 20 miles o beautiul, wooded trailsat Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. Call843.795.4386 or vis it ww w.ccprc.com.

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Creative Spark Center for the Arts

presents their highly anticipatedannual fall fundraiser, Art on

the Beach & Chefs in the Kitchen on

Sunday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. This

afternoon tour of Sullivans Island

homes and studios features over 25

artists selling their creations along with

chef demonstrations and tastings.

Art on the Beach & Chefs in the

Kitchen poster artist Carol McGill is an

experimenter with a distinctive style

who owes her inspiration to the inventive

imagery of Matisse, the plein air

subtleties of Monet, and the high contrast

color creations of Van Gogh. Carols use

of lush oils, which she manipulates with a

knife or brush, creates a work of passionand movement. Her work has won her

several prestigious awards, including

2011 Best Local Artist by Popular Voice

and 2009 and 2010 Piccolo Spoleto One

Woman Show awards.

Patrons can earn a commemorative

glass by spending $100 or more on art

and enjoy bottomless champagne all day

at Salt at Station 22. Or at tend the Toast

the Artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m.

at the Island Club with a cash bar and

desserts. Other participating restaurants

are Old Village Post House, the Co-op,Amuse, Henrys Crab Cakes, Joes

Catering, Everyday Gourmet and Chef

Jane Smith. Sponsors of this event also

include Sandpiper Gallery and InTown.

com.

Art on the Beach & Chefs in the

Kitchen benets Creative Spark Center

for the Arts, a private, not for prot,

multi-disciplinary art center located in

Mount Pleasant. Its mission is to provide

high quality arts education to all who

seek it with a philosophy that everyone

has a creative spark and that learning

the arts should be FUN! It serves over

400 students each week ranging from

newborns through adults includingsummer camps, and many classes in art,

drama, clay and private lessons in voice,

violin, guitar and piano.

Call 843-881-3780 or visit www.creativespark.org for a full listing of

programs. Tickets are $35 in advanceor $40 the day at of the event at BatteryGadsden and are available online at www.creativespark.org, by calling 843.881.3780or by visiting Sandpiper Gallery or EverydayGourmet.

Enjoy art on the beach

and chefs in the kitchenBY CREATIVE SPARK CENTER FOR THE ARTS



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Shanghai Balletperorms The

Butterfy LoversCHARLESTON CONC ERT ASSOCIATION

T RA NS P O RT S A UDI E NCE S T O CHI NA

BY KEVIN FLARISEE


he Charleston Concert Associationopens its 2013-14 season with therenowned Shanghai Ballet, in a

production that weaves the grace andsplendor o Chinese culture into classicalballet.

Te Buttery Lovers, a tale o ayoung couples ill-ated romance expressedthrough impressive choreography,spectacular costumes, and anciul sets,is oten called the Romeo and Julieto Chinese olklore. Tis internationallyacclaimed ensemble brings with themover three decades o skill and air, anda repertoire that spans western classicalballet, Chinese national ballet and modernballet. Te Shanghai Ballet last perormedin Charleston to a near sold-out Gaillard

Auditorium exactly eleven years ago in theCCAs 2002-2003 season.

All perormances start at 7 p.m. andwill be held at the Sottile Teatre. Seasontickets range rom $190 to $390 and canbe purchased by calling 843.727.1216.

Purchase individual tickets throughicketMaster (800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com) or at the CCAoce at 131 King Street, Charleston,Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit

www.charlestonconcerts.org or moreinormation.

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Art & Culture

For generations, Southern amilies inrural area s have gathered to celebrateautumn and its bountiul harvest

with easting, music, and un. oday, theCharleston County Park and RecreationCommission keeps the tradition aliveat the 12thh Annual Harvest Festival,a country celebration at Johns Islandsbeautiul Mullet Hall Equestrian Center,on Sat., Nov. 2.

Highlighting the Harvest Festivalevery year is dynamic bluegrass music,ne Southern oods, and plenty o down-

home amily-riendly un. Te estivalssecond annual barbeque cookof willeature local restaurants vying or votesor the best recipe. And keeping everyoneseet stompin will be the Lowcountrysown best bluegrass bands pickin on stage.

Whether dancing or re laxing on chairsor blankets, guests will be immersedin melodic sounds rom ve talented,home-grown artists: Roger Bellows, aCharleston-based authority on countrymusic who travels with a varying backupgroup o ne musicians known as theDriting roubadours; Flatt City, a ve-piece band that takes pride in producingtheir own special blend o bluegrass withdriving instrumentals and strong vocalharmonies; Blue Plantation, an acousticstring band with a diverse variety o

authentic musical styles; Yeehaw Junction,a traditional Charleston-based our-

member bluegrass band; and nally, theBluestone Ramblers, a diverse ve-membergroup ounded and led by Sandy Nivens.

Other activities on the day includedemonstrations rom the LowcountryRemote Control Flyers, horse vaulting and4-H Stormriders. Children will enjoy thehay rides, pumpkin decorating, stick ponycorral, penny diving, lasso demonstrations,crats and more.

Wating through the air will be thearoma o roasted boiled peanuts, kettlekorn, and traditional avorite estival are.

Along with cold beverages, all o thesetreats will be available or purchase at anominal ee. Ater easting and dancing,its time or a stop at the estival cratersmarket to get a jump on holiday shopping,and the new estival armers market orsome resh produce.

As part o the annual Harvest Festival,Mullet Hall Equestrian Center is oferingthe Harvest Festival Weekend Trail Ride

or horse owners Nov., 13. For moreinormation, call 843-795-4386.

Harvest Festival 2013 takes place onSaturday, Nov. 2 rom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on JohnsIsland. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center islocated at Johns Island County Park, 2662

Mullet Hall Rd., of River Road. Admissionis $8 per person. Kids 12 and under and

CCPRC Gold Pass holders are admitted ree.

Down home un

at the Harvest FestivalBY SARAH REYNOLDS


Windows maker Microsothas nally had to admit thenew operating system has a

ew bugs and needs a acelit o sorts.Windows 8 came out last Oct. and saleshave been lackluster compared to theprevious OS Windows 7. In act in a recentarticle Win7 outpaced Win8 in sales eventhough 7 is supposed to be retired. Youcan nd new laptops and desktops romlarge companies such as Dell or HP orsale at their websites with Windows 7installed.

Windows 8.1 or codename Blu (or bluedepending on who you read) is supposedto roll out Oct. 17 with all new computersselling ater that date having it installed,except or those pesky Win7 computersyou can nd online and in some cases localasale at Kmart o all places recently. One

note about Windows 8 (or 8.1) computersis the price is usually lower than the 7versions. Sometimes the hardware isless desirable and sometimes they arecomparable, I think the lower price is toentice the buyer (well DUH!) to go or thenew 8.1 sotware. I considering a newlaptop and willing to get the new 8 OS(operating system) I would wait at least tillthe end o the month to assure that 8.1 isstable, let someone else nd the new bugs!

8.1 seems to be heading down the paththat the desktop is not so bad ater all.

You should be able to have it deault tothe desktop and bypass the Metro screen

with app panels. Te start button issupposed to be back and will allow youto eel more at home. Te new

eatures o 8.1 are but a clickaway i you eel the desire tolearn the new way Windows

wants you to now interact withyour hardware. By the end othe year we should see eithersome great comments about8.1 or 8.2 will be coming outsoon. Another sign that thenew Windows 8.1 is doing

well will be i Dell and HPsall o the sudden stop selling

Win7 computers.So with the rollout o the

new 8.1 will Dell and HPremove the option to buy 7?

I cannot say or sure but i wanting anew computer with the Windows 7 OS I

would suggest ordering it beore Oct. 17.Last year you could not buy 7 or about4 months online rom the big suppliersand only a ew were available locally. Iconsidering an upgrade soon considercontacting me or your I guy/gal or somehelp.

SkyDrive is Windows/Microsotscloud and with 8.1 all your data willbe stored in the SkyDrive cloud or use

with al l your devices. Sound like iCloudand your iPhone/iPad/Mac sharing allles? Yep its basically the same and canbe wonderul. It would efectively makeservices like Carbonite somewhat useless,except that those types o programs doofer greater security o your data, at leastor now. What is the downside? Your data

is on the webI am not sure I want allmy les including documents, amilypictures, etc. out on the web. Rememberthat the cloud be it SkyDrive, iCloudor Google account, its still data beingstoredsomewhere on a server (a computerbox) that is not our pics anywhere romany computer is a wonderul thing as longas you are the only one who can do it.

An old adage that I use a ll the t ime is:You dont own it once its on the internet.

Hope this helps, and as always i you needhelp I am available, I look orward to some

good questions and helping you out. I youneed immediate assistance you can alwayscall Rent A Bob at 843.822.7794 or email

Is it Windows 8.1or Blu?BY BOB HOOPER



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whats hot

Outdoor burning is prohibited in the owns o Seabrook and Kiawah

County residents should contact the South Carolina Forestry Commissiontoll ree at 1-800-968-3593 to obtain a residential burn permit.

Consider weather conditions beore burning, such as low humidity andwind conditions.

Te South Carolina Forest Law Handbook, itle 48, Chapter 35 states thefollowing requirements when burning outdoors:

1. Proper notication shall be given to the State Forester (Call thetoll ree number)

2. Such persons shall have cleared around the area to be burned andhave immediately available sucient equipment and personnel toadequately secure the re and prevent its spread. (Make sure thearea where you are burning is clear rom areas you do not want toburn).

3. Te person starting the burning shall supervise careully the restarted and have it under control prior to leaving the area. (Do notleave the area and a garden hose must be available at the burning siteto extinguisher the re)

SC Department of Health and Environmental Control rules are as follows:

1. Only natural material (tree limbs, leaves, etc) can be burned onthe property where the material came rom. Material can not bebrought to another property to burn.

2. No trash or other material can be burned.

3. Material must be well of o the roadway and rom dwellings.

Reminders for burning outside

he all weather is almost upon us.Te smell o burning leaves will

soon ll the air. Burning leaves canhelp rid a lawn o allen, dead leaves but itcan also be a hazard to your home and theneighbors around you.

In April 2009, the state o SouthCarolina sufered the most destructive reloss in its recorded history. Over 19,000acres o land was burned, 76 homesdestroyed, 97 damaged, and over 4,000people were evacuated. On March 3,2011 the St. Johns Fire District respondedto a brush re that was threatening nearbystructures. Te re was extinguishedquickly. Only 2 acres were burned withslight damage to a wooden ence.

You may be wondering what these twores had in common. Both were started

by residents burning debris outside duringconditions that were ideal or rapid respread; low humidity and high winds.Since 2011 there have also been severalother res in the St. Johns Fire Districtthat have consumed orest land andthreatened area homes. All o these reswere preventable.

Contact the St. Johns Fire District formore information: Battalion Chief JamesGhi, Chief Fire Marshal, [email protected],843.296.8392 or Captain Chad Kelly, FirePrevention Specialist/Life Safety Educator,[email protected], 843.864.4384.

Outdoor burning hazardsand prevention

BY BATTALION CHIEF JAMES GHI



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Warm up those ovens, gatherup the sugar, the spices, andadd a spoonul o creativity to

the mix! Te Holiday Festival o Lightsocially kicks of Nov. 8 at James Island

County Park, but Lowcountry residentsare invited to be a part o the magic now.Te annual Gingerbread Competitionhas become a beloved tradition, bringingin creations rom the young and the old,the skilled and the novice, and everyonein between. Te Charleston CountyPark and Recreation Commission inviteseveryone in the area and beyond to be parto this years Holiday Festival o LightsGingerbread House Competition.

Entries are not limited to anarchitectural structure, such as a house,train station, or lighthouse, competitorsare welcome to let their imaginationstake control. Te 2013 categories and agedivisions are:

Category 1: Original Entries

(Handmade Creations) - Te mainstructure (such as roo and walls) mustbe constructed primarily o handmadegingerbread. No gingerbread kits or kitcomponents allowed in this category.Main structure cannot be constructedusing primarily graham crackers, cookiesor similar pre-made product. Age divisionsor the Original Entries are adults age 17and older, youth age 8-16, and parent-child (ages 3 -7).

Category 2: Kit Entries - Gingerbreadhouse kits or kit components areallowed. Tis category is inclusive o allages.

Entries will be judged based oncreativity, overall appearance, dicultyand cratsmanship. Te top two entriesin each category will receive a choice o aCCPRC Gold Pass or Super Splash Pass.

Additionally, all entries in the OriginalEntries category will be judged by a teamo local artisans, with a grand prize winnerbeing presented a cash award o $200, andthe runner-up a cash award o $100.

Winning entries will be displayedduring the Holiday Festival o Lights. Teaward ceremony or the top winners willtake place at the opening evening o thisyears Holiday Festival o Lights, on Nov.8 at 6:30 p.m. at Santas Stage at JamesIsland County Park.

For more inormation, contactcompetition coordinator Marianne Bowerat 843-762-8041. For more inormation onthe Holiday Festival o Lights, visit www.holidayestivalofights.com.

Art & culture

Baking memoriesBY SARAH REYNOLDS


How to Enter

Te competition is now open, andregistration is required by Friday,Nov. 1. Registration is $5. Check-inor all entries will be held Monday,Nov. 4 rom 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. atEdisto Hall within James IslandCounty Park. Participants shouldregister by calling CCPRCs Park andProgram Services Center at 843-795-4386, or online at www.ccprc.com/gingerbread.


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Across North America, reghters are wearing pink to support the ght againstbreast cancer. Here on Johns Island, in addition to ghting res, members thelocal re department are sporting the color pink throughout October in eforts to

ght breast and other cancers.Fireghters exposed to carcinogens and other chemicals while on the job are

disproportionately diagnosed with breast cancer - just one o many cancers linked to thework reghters do. With one in eight women diagnosed each year, an estimated 232,340new cases o breast cancer and 39,620 deaths will be reported in 2013. Among all womenafected, 85 percent have no amily history.

Fireghters are motivated to get involved or many reasons, and oten its becausethey have been personally afected by the disease, said Chad Swartzmiller, a reghterwith the Johns Island, Fire Department and a member o I AFF Local 3883. We aresupporting breast cancer awareness and prevention by encouraging others to give so thatno breast cancer patient goes without lie-saving treatments or having hope or a cure.

Johns Island frefghters show their support or Breast Cancer Awareness Month by sportingpink throughout October.

St Johns frefghtersturn out in pink

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dailyCivicYour Candidatescontinues rom page 9

to Sherald (Sherry) Hunter McFarlaneSmith, they have three adult childrenin Washington, DC, Portland, ME andSanta Barbara, CA., and our grand-children

He is on the board o directors othe Seabrook Island Property OwnersAssociation, Chairman Saety &Security Committee, Vice ChairmanEnvironmental Committee. He is a

past President o the Kiawah SeabrookExchange Club.Other community involvement

includes Delaware County, PA MentalHealth Unit, Board Member 5 years,Delaware County Association o RealtorsBoard Member 4 years, Swarthmore, PARecreation Association Board Member4 years, President 1 year, ChairmanSwarthmore Centennial Committee.Member Historic Charleston Foundation.

He is Broker in Charge o AkersEllis Real Estate on Johns Island since2009. Te company specializes in realestate sales, vacation rentals and propertymanagement or absentee homeowners onKiawah, Seabrook & Johns Islands

He works as a part-time instructor oreal estate courses, including pre-license,

post license, Continuing Education andbrokers courses at Fortune Academy,

Myrtle Beach, SC, since 2006.John Jody Turner

Born September 13, 1941 inPainesville, Ohio, John urner has a BAin Psychology rom Baldwin-WallaceCollege 1965 and a Ph.D. in IndustrialPsychology rom Wayne State University,1971. His proessional experience includes:University o Detroit, Assistant Proessorand Assistant Chairmen, PsychologyDept., 1970-73; Ford Motor Company,

Industrial Psychologist 1973-1998;Management Consultant, 1998-2002.

He is married to Elizabeth (Betsy),since 1966, they have one son, Joshua, andtwo grandchildren who live in Arlington,VA. He became a Seabrook Island residentin 2001 and has served on the POABoard and the Environment Committee.He is presently on the Architect ReviewCommittee and the Greenspace Board, aswell as the Kiawah-Seabrook ExchangeClub Board. His hobbies includebicycling, gol (or comic relie), NativeAmerican History, and reading escapenovels.

Election

Day is

Tuesday,

Nov.5, at

The Lake

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Steer clear ofsick dolphins

BY JENNIFER TUOHY

THE ISLAND CONNECTION EDITOR

The virus related to measles in humans has killed more than 330 bottlenose

dolphins so ar this year. Federal biologists predict the morbillivirus, which hasbeen responsible or dolphin deaths down the coast rom New York to North

Carolina, may be heading south, and ofcials are warning the public to keep its distance.According to NOAA Fisheries, while the virus is not contagious to humans, dolphins

can have secondary inections that could be passed to people or pets. I you encountersick dolphins on the beach contact the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at1.800.922.5431, do not approach them and do not swim in the immediate area where adolphin has been stranded, particularly i you have an open sore or wound.

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Golfing for a causeCONTINUED FROM COVER

PHOTOS BY RALPH SECOY

THE SECOND ANNUAL FALL SWING GOLF

TOURNAMENT TOOK PLACE LAST MONTH AT

KIAWAHS OAK POINT COURSE. GOLFERS FROM

AROUND THE LOWCOUNTRY GATHERED TO ENJOY HOTDOGS, BAKED BEANS AND A ROUND OF GOLF ON ONE

OF THE ISLANDS MOST BEAUTIFUL SETTINGS AND

SUPPORT THE STUDENT ATHLETES AT ST. JOHNS

HIGH SCHOOL. THE EVENT RAISED $6,500 FOR THE

SCHOOLS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT TO HELP FUND

UNIFORMS, FUEL FOR BUSSES AND GENERAL SPORTS

EQUIPMENT.

Below left: Brad Bowles, football head coach and Darwin Shorter, wrestling head coach ofSt. Johns High School. Center: Robert Smith, soccer head coach. Top right: John Olson, theorganizer of the event. Bottom right: Windee Little, St. Johns teacher.


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pets

When Charleston Animal

Society unveiled our No KillCharleston 2015 initiative in

April of thi s year, we knew that it wouldcome with both increased expectationsand unprecedented challenges. With ourdedication to No Kill came a commitmentto save every healthy and treatable animalthat enters our doors. Te CharlestonCounty is overwhelmed with over 10,000unwanted and homeless animals eachyear. ake into account that we open ourdoors for 90 percent of all local unwantedand homeless animals, most of whom areinjured or ill, and its a monumental task.

As a result of our efforts on behalf ourcommunity and its animals, CharlestonAnimal Society is facing a challengethat is unprecedented in our history.

Since late spring, our sheltering systemhas operated far beyond its capacityeven with our traditional summer rush

behind us.

Right now, we have over 700 animalsin our system who are in need of homes.And when I speak of animals in need,I do not refer to hand-picked animalswho are imported from areas outsideof the county based purely on theirdesirability. These are local animals

Charlestons animals who are justwaiting for a second chance with a localfamily.

When adopting, please ask if the

animal is local or imported. Until wecan take care of our own communitysanimals, no matter how they look on theoutside, lets not import other animalswho may be more desirable simply for

prot.

Right now, we need our community tohelp alleviate our critically overcrowdedsheltering system. From Friday, Oct.18 through Sunday, Oct. 20, CharlestonAnimal Society will be holding theLowcountrys premier adoption drive -Barktoberfest, a fee-waived event thatis part of the American Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals Mega-Match-a-thon campaign. Last year, morethan 6,000 pets were adopted nationwideduring Mega Match-a-thon, and our

goal is to nd homes for 300 of ourcommunitys animals during this time.

At the unveiling of No Kill Charleston2015, Charleston Animal Societymade it clear that our initiative was acommunity-wide effort that calls foreach and every one of us to do our part.Barktoberfest is the perfect opportunityfor the Charleston area to come to the aidof the communitys neediest animals.

Please come out and open up yourheart and home for one of these endearinglocal animals. They need you - and yourcommunity needs you - more than ever.

Sarah is looking for anew home, adopt her,or any of the over 700animals in need of ahome, for free untilOct. 20.

Charlestons animals need youC H A R L E S T O N A N I M A L S O C I E T Y K I C K S O F F B A R K T O B E R F E S T

BY JOE ELMORE

CEO CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY



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