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Roy Barth.
Roy Barth’s career move
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS EMERITUS
BY GREGG BRAGG
The Island Connection Sr. Staff Writer
T
ennis great Roy Barth recalls the grand opening of the
Kiawah Island Golf Resort (KIGR) on May 1, 1976. He
was hired as and remained Director of Tennis for over
41 years. He managed two tennis centers and 28 courts until he
gave his notice some eight months ago. Barth won’t say the “R”
word and bristles at the suggestion he’s retired, preferring the
new designation: Director of Tennis Emeritus. His court record
made him the logical choice to head KIGR’s tennis program.
The San Diego native was a natural qualifying for Jr. Davis
Cup play, and remembers a doubles match against Arthur Ashe.
“We were both 16. Ashe and his partner were in their 20s, and
we took them to 3 sets,” said a still jubilant Barth. He went on to
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play at the college level for UCLA, earning All American honors
twice. Barth capped off his college career as runner up in the
men’s NCAA Division I doubles final in 1968, and turned pro
the next year.
Competing in the first round of the 1969 US Open, he found
himself down 2 sets to Miguel Olvera. Barth rallied to win in 5
sets and made it all the way to the fourth round. He also loomed
large at the Open in 1973 taking 2 sets from Björn Borg, and
took 2 sets off Ilie Năstase in the 1974 Open.
Barth was ranked as high as 8th nationally, 50th in the
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McCoy runs
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R
epresentative Peter McCoy (R –
Charleston) announced March 8
that he will seek re-election to the
State House.
McCoy, who chairs the House
Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee
investigating the VC Summer failure, has
represented Charleston’s barrier islands in
Columbia since 2011.
“It has been an honor and a privilege
to serve the coastal communities of James
Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, and
Seabrook Island in the South Carolina House
of Representatives. I love this community
and pledge to continue to put my heart and
soul into representing this House District. I
know the people of Charleston, James Island,
Folly Beach, Kiawah and Seabrook need to
maintain the leadership they have been able
to count on in the Legislature.
From protecting ratepayers in the nuclear
disaster, to ensuring beach re-nourishment
efforts continue for our barrier islands, to
promoting educational needs for all students,
to protecting our children with special needs,
to advancing pro-business and pro-jobs
legislation, from fighting to strengthen our
ethics laws, and working to improve our local
and state infrastructure - I am committed to
the people and the future of our state.”
McCoy, who has served in the
State House since his election in 2010,
also chairs the Constitutional Law
Subcommittee, serves on the House Rules
Committee, serves on the House Judiciary
Committee, and served on the Domestic
Violence Study Task Force.
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Seabrook transfers surplus into

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T
Jennifer Tuohy
he Town of Seabrook Island’s Feb.
contributing editor 27 town council meeting was
jennifer@luckydognews.com preceded by a public hearing on
Ordinance 2018-01. The new legislation
Alejandro Ferreyros reconciles two disparate pieces of code;
senior graphic designer one of which says zoning changes go
into effect the day after council approval,
alejandro@luckydognews.com
while the second designates the map on
the wall in the hall as the definitive guide
Lori McGee to zoning. It can’t be both, and with no
sales manager comments registered, 2018-01 was cleared
lori@luckydognews.com for a second reading later the same day.
Mayor Ron Ciancio opened his
Carla Foxworth
financial report by noting the town has a
funding balance of close to $4.5 million.
sales executive Revenues for January were $12,000 under
carla@luckydognews.com projections because of a lag in class 7 & 8
business licenses. Expenses were also less
Senior Staff Writer than expectations by a couple thousand
Gregg Bragg dollars because the town spent less on
salaries, legal fees, and roadway expenses
than anticipated. There was no objection
Contributors when the mayor subsequently moved for
Patricia Huff the transfer of $300,000 to the roads
Sharon Peck fund. The addition brings the total to
over $851,000 to renovate the Seabrook
Island Rd., “which should cover it,” said
the mayor.
Council member John Gregg reported
that the long range planning committee
did not meet in February. The public
safety committee did though, on Feb. 12.
The committee finalized a draft of their
action report developed after hurricane
preparedness exercises held on Jan. 10
and 11. Gregg said the disaster recovery
team would be called on to update the
comprehensive emergency plan after
council review. Gregg also said town
administration was ready to go to bid for
debris removal services, and will probably
replace the existing “standby” contract.
Gregg continued with an update on
claims made to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency saying the town
received the final payment for Hurricane
Matthew. The total sum received by
Seabrook was just shy of $107,000. The
town’s submissions for Irma expenses are
successfully in the hands of state and federal
operatives of FEMA, reported Gregg. The
organization has acknowledged receipt of
required documentation, which launches
a months long daisy chain of payments
routed from the feds, to the state, and
finally to Seabrook.
Gregg also described a public forum
held at town hall on Feb. 15. Berkeley
Electric Cooperative (BEC) representative
Dwayne Cartwright told the assembly he
plans to broaden BEC’s infrastructure
to better prepare for and recover from
hurricanes, according to Gregg. Winter
storm Greyson was also vigorously
addressed because of resulting shortages
in propane deliveries reaping 6 of the
15 questions posed. BEC, Gregg added,
gets about 40% of its power from Santee
Cooper, famed for its failure to complete
construction on a nuclear power plant.
Seabrook residents should prepare for the
possibility of subsidizing the failed effort,
warned Gregg.
Council member Skip Crane reported
as many as 80 residents attended a public
forum on Feb. 16. Charleston County
representatives described changes to
FEMA flood maps used in determining
flood insurance risk, and the appeals
process during the meeting. Residents
interested in appealing their designation
have until April 18 to file.
Crane also said the communications
committee had a prototype of the town’s
new website to review and plugged the
improved tool as easier to manage and
update. He concluded his report by
mentioning an offer to “review” the island
by Columbia Metropolitan Magazine had
been declined.
Council member John Wells thanked
the accommodations tax (ATax) committee
for delivering its recommendations for
2018 funding including; The Dolphin
Education Program, Alan Fleming tennis
tournament, the 4th of July celebration,
the annual Billfish tournament, Beach
Patrol, and Kick it at Bohicket.
Wells reported “major” progress on
securing easements along Seabrook
Island Rd., which will allow the drainage
renovation to forge ahead in May. He
said the process was complicated by the
number of players with rights along the
route, and the many rules established by
Charleston County. However, engineering
firm Robert George & Associates is ready
with a Request for Proposal, which should
take about 30 days followed by selection
of a company to do the work. Salvageable
pipes will be lined with fiberglass and any
that aren‘t will be replaced. The same can
be said of repairing/replacing flapper gates.
Council member Jeri Finke opened
her remarks with a request for $340. The
Seabrook Island Birders have developed
a brochure featuring island wildlife and
information on preserving it. They hope
to distribute 2,000 copies of “Respect
Our Shorebirds” to residents and visitors
alike, and asked for the town’s help with
costs. The request passed unanimously.
Finke then reiterated Seabrook’s strong

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opposition to offshore drilling and seismic
blasting. She accepted the assignment of
drafting a letter to the Bureau of Ocean
Energy Management. She thanked
council for their feedback and was ready
with a letter for the mayor’s signature in
plenty of time for the March 9 deadline.
The mayor also opened his remarks
with a request for funds. He asked council
to approve the transfer of $200,000 from
the general fund to the town’s emergency
fund. Mayor Ciancio commented on
Seabrook’s long and unbroken tradition
of transferring a portion of the previous
year’s surplus, and seemed proud of his
part in the institution.
Town administrator Joe Cronin
reiterated receiving only one proposal for
beach patrol services. He recommended
and got approval of the proposal from
Island Beach Services. The $125,000
contract adds both people and hours/day
with service expanding and contracting
roughly coincident with vacation schedules.
The measure passed unanimously.
Cronin then announced the next
Shredding Day event will be March 30
from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. at town hall.
Jim Bannwart reported normal
operations at the Seabrook Island Utility
correction
Correction
I
n the March 2 issue of the Island
Connection, Gregg Bragg's article,
Duneside Drive proposal meets
opposition, incorrectly stated that the
ARB and the Kiawah Island Community
Association (KICA) filed paperwork for a
Tid e Char t
Date High Tide
Mar 16 8:20am/8:47pm
Mar 17 9:06am/9:34pm
Mar 18 9:51am/10:20pm
Mar 19 10:34am/11:06pm
Mar 20 11:17am/11:53pm
Mar 21 12:02pm
Mar 22 12:42am/12:51pm
Mar 23 1:34am/1:44pm
Mar 24 2:31am/2:40pm
Mar 25 4:29am/4:38pm
Mar 26 5:25am/5:34pm
Mar 27 6:17am/6:25pm
Mar 28 7:04am/7:12pm
Mar 29 7:48am/7:55pm
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very different. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
for the preceding month. His victorious
announcement of making a profit tapered
off with speculation that increased water
sales might have had more to do with
winter storm Greyson (dripping faucets
and busted lines) than well-hydrated
Seabrookers.
Mayor Ciancio asked for a motion to
approve the first reading of Ordinance
2018-02, to amend the 2018 budget and
appropriate $65,000 from Seabrook’s
state ATax Fund. He said the state
mistakenly gave the money to the county,
and it represents something of a windfall.
Combined with ATax funds Seabrook
knew about during the budget process,
the extra funds allow for a reshuffling of
the distribution amongst the activities
noted above, and a respite for the island’s
general fund.
The second reading of Ordinance
2018-01 was completed with the same
near silence as the public hearing. The
measure passed unanimously.
There being no further citizen’s
comments and no further business, the
meeting was adjourned. The next meeting
of the Seabrook Island Town Council will
be Tuesday, March 27 at 2:30 p.m.
road designed to cut between Duneside
Dr. and Beachwalker Dr. It was actually
Kiawah Partners who filed the paperwork
with the Town offices. We apologize for
any inconvenience this may have caused.
Low Tide
1:57am/2:27pm
2:47am/3:13pm
3:35am/3:56pm
4:23am/4:39pm
5:11am/5:22pm
6:00am/6:06pm
6:52am/6:54pm
7:47am/7:48pm
8:44am/8:46pm
10:40am/10:45pm
11:32am/11:39pm
12:20pm
12:29am/1:04pm
1:15am/1:45pm
Source: saltwatertides.com
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Duneside Drive tops citizen’s concerns
K I AWA H A P P R O V E S 2 0 1 8 C H A R I TA B L E C O N T R I B U T I O N S
T
he March 6 meeting of the Town
of Kiawah Island opened with
the approval of the minutes from
the two-day strategic planning retreat
held Feb. 1. The motion was approved
unanimously. Council’s February
meeting minutes were also approved.
Councilmember Dianne Mezzanotte had
comments on both but stated that she had
sent them directly to the Town clerk.
The Mayor’s comments included
pointing out some errors in the last
edition of The Island Connection. For the
record the Mayor clarified that the artist’s
rendering on the cover of the newspaper,
was not the actual plat that was approved
by the Planning Commission. In addition,
he pointed out that the paper misprinted,
“The ARB and KICA filed paperwork…
that is not the case, the party here that
is proposing the final plat is Kiawah
Development Partners, not the ARB and
KICA.”
In regards to the Duneside Drive
proposal, Mayor Weaver said it is likely
that the issue will end up as an agenda
item for the Planning Commission, but
not true that it will end up as an agenda
item on Town Council’s May 1 meeting
schedule, stating, “Ultimately, the
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BY KATY CALLOWAY
The Island Connection Managing Editor
Planning Commission will deal with this
issue.”
Town Administrator Stephanie
Tillerson gave an update on the revised
FEMA flood maps at the last town
meeting, and stated for the record, “Town
staff and I have concluded that we are not
going to recommend they appeal those
maps, but will let them go forward as they
are.” The revised maps should have no
negative bearing on the insurance rates of
Kiawah property owners.
Citizen’s comments were invited by
the Mayor, with a reminder that they are
intended to be directed to items on the
agenda.
Wendy Kulick approached the
podium asking if KICA and the
Town would continue scheduled,
collaborative meetings. She also
hopes that councilmembers who are
property owners will give the Planning
Commission members their thoughts
on Duneside Drive. Mayor Weaver and
Councilmember Widuch have been
clear in their opposition to the proposed
cut-through.
Council then welcomed a brief
presentation from Vonie Gilreath, the
Mobility Manager from Berkeley-
Charleston-Dorchester Council of
Governments. SC Department of
Transportation has funded a commuter
services, pilot program to address existing
and future traffic conditions. The study
focuses on a corridor analysis of I-26
and I-526, investigating a park and ride
program along busy corridors. While
the study does not include Johns Island
specifically, Mayor Weaver reminded the
audience that, “A very large employee
work force is driving from as far away as
Summerville, so longer term, this type
of program or other options would ease
some of those concerns.”
With no old business on the agenda,
the meeting continued on to new
business. Charitable contribution funding
recommendations passed through the
Ways and Means Committee and were
recommended for Council approval.
Motions were made to approve all
charitable funding recommandtions and
approved unanimously. In addition, a
proposal for a 3-year beach monitoring
contract with Coastal Science and
Engineering was approved for $97,500. A
proposal to fund bridge repairs performed
by Palmetto Gunite Construction on the
Kiawah Parkway Bridge was approved for
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up to $58,000, and the Night Heron Park
franchise agreement to maintain beach
services and equipment was approved
unanimously.
In her report to Council,
Councilmember Mezzanotte reported
that two new members were recommended
to the Kiawah Arts and Cultural Events
Council, David Wohl and Gary Rice.
Their appointments were approved
unanimously.
Under the auspices of the
Environmental Committeee, Mezzanotte
recommended the Town participate in
the lawsuit against offshore drilling.
A conversation then ensued amongst
Council regarding the, “difference
between expressing opinion against
offshore drilling and getting involved
in a lawsuit.” Mayor Weaver expressed
concern about liability in being a named
entity and questioned the relevance of the
Town’s participation. The Town attorney
Dwayne Green responded to the concerns
stating, “There is some value in as many
municipalities participating as possible.”
Mezzanotte then made a motion to be a
named entity under the conditions that
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Mayor Weaver expressed. A role call
vote was taken with the following results:
Wilson NO, Widuch abstain, Mezzanotte
YES, Weaver YES, Koach YES.
Councilmember Widuch’s brief Public
Safety Committee report stated that the
committee will meet next week and be
vetting the option of hiring full time
Sheriff’s deputies at Kiawah through the
County Sheriffs office.
Closing citizen’s comments included
several residents who spoke about the
Duneside Drive issue, citing safety
concerns.
Marilyn Larach, Vice President of
the Cottage Owners Association, stated
that the plat publicized by the Kiawah
Partners fails to illustrate the safety
situation: that Duneside Drive is a dead
end road that only services a few units. It
is is very narrow, very windy, with a sharp,
90 degree curve, and goes right by the
community pool. Without trails, visitors,
children and mothers with babies, walk in
the street.
John Connolly declared, “I’m the
guy that was damn angry on Friday [at
the regular KCIA meeting] and I’m still
damn angry.” He went on to say, “We
want a dead end, we don’t want a dead
child.” Connelly pointed out that when
Duneside Drive was built in the early
1970s, there was never any anticipation of
this amount of traffic.
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Roger Warren then asked of the
council, “Who has the legal authority to
impact this decision? Where does that
lie? What can and can’t be done legally in
regard to zoning rights and plat rights?”
Mayor Weaver responded to the
numerous concerns regarding Duneside
Drive, making sure there was no
misunderstanding that the proposal is,
“not something that I personally support.”
He went on to express his perspective that
this needs to move forward in a thoughtful
way, stating, “I have encouraged the
developers along with Timbers, the
Community Association and area
residents to spend some time trying to
get input and evaluate alternatives. KICA
owns Duneside Road and is responsible
for security. I am optimistic that those
discussions will take place.”
Weaver cited that as the reason for
pushing the issue off the March Planning
Commission agenda to the April agenda.
Ultimately this decision will come to the
Planning Commission. He believes there
are questions about the authority of the
Planning Commission that have not been
resolved.
Councilmember Mezzanotte replied to
John Connelly stating, “I do support you,
I share the safety and security concerns.”
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Kiawah Island
Town Council will be held on Tuesday,
April 3 at 2 p.m.
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Kiawah launches new International artist Qiang
video series Huang at Todd & Huff
‘WILD ABOUT’ EXPLORES
LOCAL ECOLOGY
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
T
he Town of Kiawah Island
announced the launch of its new
video series Wild About. Hosted
by Town Biologists, each episode of the
series will explore an element of nature,
wildlife or the environment that are vital
components to the ecosystem.
From the wooded uplands to the
beaches, audiences can expect to see
episodes on deer, bobcats, loggerhead sea
turtles and other wildlife highlighted in
the series. The Town’s Environmental
Department consists of two full-time
wildlife biologists Jim Jordan and Aaron
Given whose research is the basis of the
video series. The first episode Wild About
Marsh Sparrows was released on Feb. 28.
Wild About will air the last week of
each month through the end of 2018 via
the Town of Kiawah YouTube channel and
social media outlets. The series will also be
cataloged on our website at KiawahIsland.
org/wildlife/wild-video-series.
If you have a topic suggestion for
the series, you may send suggestions to
Stephanie at sbraswell@kiawahisland.org.
The Town of Kiawah is committed
to manage, promote, and maintain
the Island’s natural resources through
research, monitoring, management and
public education.
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ART CENTER HOSTS RECEPTION
AND WORKSHOP
BY PATRICIA HUFF
For The Island Connection
P
hysicist and oil artist, Qiang Huang,
will facilitate an oil workshop for
Todd & Huff Art Center on March
19, 20 and 21. He will be the guest artist
for the new Todd & Huff Art Center at
Bohicket Marina, showing at their Grand
Opening on March 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Qiang (pronounced Chong) was raised
in Beijing, China and received his Phd in
Physics in the United States. He started
painting as a child with his uncle in
China. Qiang met and married his wife,
Yuehong Song in the United States. They
now live in Austin, Texas. He is a signature
member of Oil Painters of America and
exhibits at the following galleries: Insight
Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas; Capital
Fine Art Gallery in Austin, Texas; and
Marta Stafford Fine Art Gallery in
Marble Falls, Texas. Qiang has a popular
blog that showcases his daily works. He
has won numerous awards with Oil
Painters of America, including the Award
of Excellence.
Qiang’s style is classic with beautiful,
impressionistic elements. His technical
skills and compositions are elegant and
enthralling. He has been teaching for
years and has an enthusiastic following
for his workshops.
The still life workshop will emphasize
dramatic setups and focus on lighting.
The process of creating paintings and how
to manipulate values, colors, edges, and
brushworks for a dynamic painting will be
covered. To accommodate the setups (one
for each two participants), the workshop
will be held at the Church of Our Savior
on Betsy Kerrison Parkway. Workshop
time will be 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.
Other notable artists conducting
workshops in 2018 for the Todd & Huff
Art Center are: Billyo O’Donnell, April
4; Don Sahli, May 1, 2, 3; Karen Weihs,
June 5, 6, 7; Shelby Keefe, Sep. 18, 19, 20;
Stewart White, Oct. 22, 23.
For more information or registration
visit ToddHuffCenter.com or email
toddhuffcenter@gmail.com or call Patricia
Huff 404.245.5766, or Laura Todd
843.259.4180. To see Qiang Huang’s work
online visit qh-art.com.
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Respite Care Charleston hosts 2018 Golf Tournament
K I AWA H R E S I D E N T S S P O N S O R C H A R I TA B L E E V E N T
Pat and Bill Wert sponsors of the 2018 Respite Care Golf Tournament.
STAFF REPORT
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R
espite Care Charleston announces its 14th Annual
Respite Golf Tournament at Crooked Oaks Golf
Course on Monday, April 9. This year’s tournament
is sponsored by Kiawah residents Pat and Bill Wert.
Golfer and sponsorship slots are still available for this
enjoyable tournament, but they’re going fast. For the cost
of a single greens fee ($175 per golfer), lunch, refreshments
and dinner will be provided. After golfing for the day
enjoying the ocean views, sit back and relax with other
tournament players and guests with a casual dinner.
Golfers, teams and sponsors can register by contacting
Executive Director, Jennifer Hartig at 843.408.5243 or
email at Jennifer@respitecarecharleston.org.
Tournament schedule of events includes registration
at 11 a.m. followed by a putting contest at noon. The
tournament shotgun start begins at 1 p.m. with a
reception and awards following completion of play
around 5:30 p.m. This event is rain or shine.
About Respite Care Charleston
Respite Care Charleston is a non-profit organization
that strives to improve the quality of life for individuals
and families coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other
types of dementia. Respite Care Charleston provides
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social day programs, support groups for those in the
early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and caregiver support
groups for individuals and families affected by memory
disorders. Participants in their respite programs enjoy
memory stimulating socialization, music therapy and
gentle exercise. Family caregivers can benefit from a
much-needed break by taking their loved ones for the
activity filled day programs. Respite day programs are
available each day of the week at locations throughout
the Charleston area. Respite Care Charleston is located at
1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412. To learn
more phone 843.647.7405 or visit RespiteCareCharleston.
org.
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SIAG workshop features Bach Society hosts

Sergio Roffo annual festival
M A S T E R L A N D S C A P E PA I N T E R I N
TRADITIONAL OILS
BY SHARON PECK
For The Island Connection

S
ergio Roffo, an elected Fellow
member of both the American
Society of Marine Artists and the
Guild of Boston Artists, holds the honor
of being one of the youngest artists to
be designated a Copley Master by the
Copley Society of Boston. Roffo will hold
a two-day workshop on April 2-3.
As artists, our
creative goals
will never be
accomplished.
Roffo has been inspired by the work
relaxed sense of calmness; a characteristic
that defines and informs all of his works.
The youngest of six children, Roffo
was born in San Donato, Italy. His family
immigrated to Boston where sometime
after high school he attended Vesper
George School of Art, majoring in fine arts
and illustration. After graduation Roffo
freelanced as an illustrator but the demands
of illustration and burning the midnight oil
took its toll. Eventually he turned to fine art,
studying under the Boston School painters
Robert Douglas Hunter and Robert
Cormier.
Ricard Bordas conducts the Charleston Baroque Orchestra and Charleston Baroque
Roffo continually strives to capture the Voices at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 3.
elusive essence that is nature. He describes Photo by Joel Bateman.
his mission as “trying to convey to the
viewer the spirituality and sacredness of STAFF REPORT
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my work, indicating the harmony of nature
through color and light”. Roffo offers that,

of American traditional painters and
his representations of coastal landscapes
reveal a luminous, masterful feeling. His
art discovers a precise sense of value and
atmospheric perspective that conveys a
“As artists, our creative goals will never be
accomplished. We will always be students of
nature, because nature does it so beautifully.
We live each day passionately, others only
dream of!”
T
he Bach Society of Charleston
hosted its annual festival March
1-4. Selections featured the
Charleston Baroque Orchestra and
Charleston Baroque Voices performing
St. John Passion, sung in German. The
festival concluded with a performance at
the Holy Spirit Catholic Church on John’s
Island, sponsored by the Town of Kiawah
Arts and Cultural Events Council.
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ONGOING
First Monday of the month
WHAT: Mayor’s Night In
WHERE: Charleston City Hall
WHEN: Registration 4:30, Meeting 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: A chance for citizens to
meet with the Mayor one-on-one for five
minutes about any topic. Meetings are
held on a first come, first served basis.
Charleston-sc.gov.
Third Friday of the Month
WHAT: Homeschool History Days
WHERE: Charleston Museum, 360
Meeting St.
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: A special program for
home schooling families. These programs
feature one of our field trip classes, a
chance to go through the Museum, and
an activity. Free with paid admission. To
register visit CharlestonMuseum.org.
First and third Tuesday every month
WHAT: Charleston County Book Mobile
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 10 – 11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Parked Behind Hege’s and
Java Java. Sponsored by the Charleston
County Public Library, ccpl.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Seabrook Island Bridge Group
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 9 a.m.
MORE INFO: The Monday Bridge
Group needs new players. For more
information, please contact Ilse Calcagno
at 843.768.0317.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir rehearsal
WHERE: Church of Our Savior, Johns Island
WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Charleston Coastal
Choir, a local mixed community chorus,
is seeking new members to bring fun
and enjoyment to the low country. For
info contact Van McCollum, Director
of Music at 404.401.0678 or via email
vanmccollum@bellsouth.net.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Tango Lessons/Practice
WHERE: MUSC Wellness Center, 45
Courtenay Dr.
WHEN: 7:30-8:30
MORE INFO: Charleston Argentine
Tango Society offers a free one-hour tango
lesson and practice. The MUSC gym
charges $5 at the entrance, but lessons
themselves are free. Everyone is welcome,
not just couples.
Wednesdays
WHAT: Lake House Yoga
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Rise and Shine Yoga with
Patti Romano, formerly known at Gentle
Flow Yoga. Rise and Shine Yoga is an all
levels practice focused around finding your
day’s intention, set up yourself for success
and be ready to shine.
Island Connection Calendar
WHAT: Kids Fishing Tournament
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
MORE INFO: A Fishing Tournament just for
kids ages 4-14. Two rounds of fishing. Arrive at
least 15 minutes before your desired round. It’s
only $7 per participant which includes all bait
and fishing rods. Every tournament produces 3
winners which will receive a tournament shirt,
bait, bucket and bragging rights. Questions call
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Sea Islands Book Club
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library,
3531 Maybank Highway
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Adult discussion of Dead Wake:
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson.
Thursdays
WHAT: The Joy Project Jazz Quartet at
The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Jazz every Thursday evening
lounge of the Andell Inn Hotel. Drinks and
food available. There is no cover charge.
843.793.6050. andellinn.com.
Fridays
WHAT: Adult art classes, multimedia
WHERE: 3280 Loft at Bohicket Marina,
1897 Andell Bluff Way, Seabrook Island
WHEN: 10 a.m. - noon
Saturday
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate SChool,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston’s only year-
round farmers market, highlighting
produce and locally produced goods
and foods. Live music, kids activities.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com for details.
Fridays and Saturdays
WHAT: Spirit Tasting
WHERE: Kiawah Spirits, Freshfields Village
WHEN: 3 - 6 p.m.
MORE INFO: Complimentary tastings.
Must be 21 with valid ID. For details visit
KiawahSpirits.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16-18
WHAT: Annual Charleston Antiques Show
WHERE: Gaillard Center
WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday
MORE INFO: Event showcases
English, European, and American
period furnishings, decorative arts and
fine art, architectural elements, garden
furniture, vintage jewelry, and silver--all
late 17th to 20th centuries. Tickets $15.
HistoricCharleston.org for details.
WHAT: Charleston Heritage
Symposium
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: throughout the weekend
MORE INFO: The 5th annual symposium
includes lectures and home tours that
examine beautiful rooms and objects
designed especially for entertaining.
Hosted by the Preservation Society of
Charleston. Tickets and information at
CharlestonHeritageSymposium.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
WHAT: Backpack Buddies Bash-Chili
Cook Off
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: 40 teams will be
competing at the 4th annual event.
Proceeds benefit children at Mt. Zion,
Angel Oak, & Frierson Elementary as well
as Haut Gap Middle School by providing
meals over the weekends and on school
holidays. For info contact Todd Gerhart at
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Milk and Cookies
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Celebrate Grandma and
Grandpa with fun and games, crafts and a
light snack. Registration required. Call the
Children’s Desk at 843.559.1945.
WHAT: Pints & Poses
WHERE: Studio 33
WHEN: noon-2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Studio 33 and Low Tide
Brewery join to offer a St. Patrick’s Day
event. All levels yoga class followed by a
beer tasting. Studio33Kiawah.com for class
rates and schedule.
WHAT: Making the Botany Island
Oyster Reef
WHERE: meets at Bohicket Marina
WHEN: noon-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Nature Conservancy is
looking for 40-45 volunteers to assist with
building an Oyster Reef on Botany Island.
The reef will provide habitat for over 100
species of fish, crab and shrimp, as well
as oysters. To sign up to volunteer, email
ed.siggelko@tnc.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 18
WHAT: Poetry at McLeod – Exploring
Race in America: Gary Jackson
WHERE: McLeod Plantation, James
Island
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: The Cave Canem poetry
prize winner and College of Charleston
professor uses humor, delight, and empathy
for the villain, while taking refuge from
life’s challenges in the comic book worlds
of his superheroes in “Missing You,
Metropolis.”
Free with regular park admission.
WHAT: Charleston Symphony
Orchestra: The History of Concerto
WHERE: Holy Spirit Catholic Church
WHEN: 4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Ken Lam Directs, with
Charleston’s own 15 year-old piano
virtuoso, Caleb Borick. Sponsored by the
Town of Kiawah Arts and Cultural Events
Council. Tickets are complimentary at
Town Hall or by calling 843.768.9166.
MONDAY, MAR. 19-21
WHAT: Oil Painting Workshop
WHERE: Todd & Huff Center, Bohicket
Marina
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily
MORE INFO: Born in Beijing, China
Qiang Huang will facilitate a workshop
on painting still life in oil. To register
visit visit ToddHuffCenter.com or email
toddhuffcenter@gmail.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
WHAT: SIAG Meeting and
demonstration
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Seabrook Island Artist
Guild hosts William P. Duffy, a Fellow of
the American Society of Marine Artists
will demonstrate his art at the Guild’s
monthly meeting. Register by Feb. For info
visit SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
WHAT: Grand Opening, Todd & Huff
Art Center
WHERE: Church of Our Savior
WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Recently relocated to
Bochicket Marina, guest artist Qiang
Huang will display work. For info visit
ToddHuffCenter.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir, “A
Patchwork of American Music”
WHERE: Church of Our Savior, church
sanctuary
WHEN: 5 p.m.
MORE INFO: Comprised of singers
from Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Island,
the Charleston Coastal Choir will take
you on a musical review of the best of
American music. Program features the best
of American music both familiar and new.
Admission is free.
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
WHAT: Gospel Brunch featuring the
Plantation Singers
WHERE: Wadmalaw Island Community
Center, 5605 Katy Hill Rd.
WHEN: noon-3 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring Deleta Hodges,
Christian comedienne and Gullah cuisine
by The Unicorn Chef. $15 donation at
the door. For information contact Bertha
Middleton at 843.557.8408.
TUESDAY, MAR. 27
WHAT: Cheetah Conservation Fund’s
Laurie Marker
WHEN: 7 p.m.
MORE INFO: SINHG hosts Dr. Laurie
Marker for it’s March Evening Program. $5
donation for non-members. Information
and membership at SINHG.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
WHAT: Piano Bar
WHERE: Church of Our Saviour
WHEN: 5-7 p.m.
MORE INFO: Glenn Brown performing.
No tickets required. Bring your own
libations. Sponsored by the Town of
Kiawah Arts and Cultural Events Council.
WHAT: Managing Nonprofit Finances
Seminar
WHERE: Bond Hall, The Citadel
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Led by the Tommy and
Victoria Baker School of Business and The
Citadel Institute for Professional Studies,
the seminar will be an overview of critical
financial management issues common to
most non-profit organizations. Registration
is $25 and available on a first-come, first-
served basis. To register for this event,
please visit EventBrite.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
WHAT: Help End Child Sexual Abuse
Workshop
WHERE: Kiawah Municipal Center
WHEN: 2-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Presented by the Kiawah-
Seabrook Exchange Club and the Darkness
to Light Stewards of Children. RSVP
to Ray Hoover rayhooverfaia@gmail.
com or text 404. 788.6700 to reserve a
seat. Program is free, $10 donation for an
interactive workbook is appreciated.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30-31
WHAT: Charleston Bluegrass Festival
WHERE: Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC
WHEN: Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, 10
a.m.-9 p.m.
MORE INFO: Over 20 local and regional
Bluegrass bands performing. Fiddle
contest, band contest. Camping available.
April 6
For full lineup, schedule and tickets visit
AwendawGreen.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 2-3
WHAT: SIAG Workshop
WHERE: Seabrook, TBD
WHEN: daily
MORE INFO: Italian born Sergio
Roffo, master landscape painter conducts
workshop in oil. $200 for Art Guild
members and $225 for non-members. The
workshop series is open to artists of all
levels in oils only and a material list will
be available. Register to Pat Van de Graaf,
pvdegraaf@aol.com by March 23.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6
WHAT: Kiawah Island Art and House Tour
WHERE: various locations throughout
Kiawah
WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
MORE INFO: 18th annual home tour
features five homes throughout Kiawah
Island. Proceeds benefit local students and
arts organizations. Tickets are $55 and
may be purchased in advance through
BrowPaperTickets.com. Children under 12
not permitted. Tickets must be exchanged
for a tour brochure and admission bracelet
the day of the tour at Freshfields Village.
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Career Move continues from cover
world, and competed in all 4 Grand Slam
tournaments including 2 Grand Prix
doubles finals. He was a finalist in the
Wimbledon All England Plate in 1970,
runner-up at the Pacific Coast doubles
Championships in 1970, and won the
[Merion] Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis
doubles Championships in 1974, to list
a few. He left the pro tour in 1975 and
joined KIGR the next year.
“I could work from home, but that’s a
little confining. I’m in a different office
[than I was], come in each morning, have
a place to go with a computer, and help
with the transition. Reports take a lot of
time, managing people, hiring the right
people, inventory, facility maintenance,
and keeping records. That’s something I
learned the hard way; to write everything
down. Say you want to purchase another
ball machine. You have to look at how
much revenue we brought in to justify the
expense, so that’s the type of information
you need to keep track of.
“That’s the hardest part and became
more and more time consuming to
manage. But [my son] Jonathan has a lot
of energy and is in touch with other pros
in the area that are his age, and energy
has a lot to do with it. You have to hire
good people/personalities. I don’t want
guests to come here and beat one of our
pros. Then they go home and brag about
it, and the resort doesn’t look as good as
we should and [Jonathon] will be good
at getting the best people. He has a lot of
talent in that respect and a lot of concern
for the island.”
Asked what his budget is and what
revenues were like, Barth said both
varied. “The budget started at $800,000
and has gone up to as much as a million/
year. “Back when Ravenel was part of the
resort, they advertised the tennis center to
their guests the same as KIGR would. But
a lot of it depends on how you promote
tennis. When Ravenel peeled off from
KIGR, they took a lot of villas with them
and that affected our bottom line, so
revenues go up and down.”
March 16, 2018
PHOTO PROVIDED
Asked what he wants to do next, Barth
talked about the 10 new tennis courts they
are building. “I want to see that come to
fruition. We’re going to have much needed
locker rooms and better facilities all
around. I also want to complete the third
edition of my booklet ‘Tips For Better
Tennis.’” The guide is given to camp/
instruction participants and is for sale
at the tennis center to anyone interested
in improving their game. It addresses 9
points of tennis with a focus on positive
reinforcement that stresses control first,
and power later. He also wants to write a
memoir of his life in tennis.
Asked if he was far enough along to
have a working title, he said he had. “I’m
thinking of calling it ‘Point of Impact’
because that’s the most important thing
I was taught; how to watch the ball
properly, and it relates to things in life.
What I learned in tennis and the people I
met helped my life, my perspective.
“Arthur Ashe was a different sort. He
was a very quiet, humble person. Very
educated. Everywhere he went, he read
about everything, France, Spain, you
name it. Ashe was more of a cerebral type
player, and he took away player’s strengths.
I was really good at returning serve. Back
then, everybody would serve and volley,
and I love to hit targets so when [they]
came to the net, I had a target. Ashe
didn’t come to the net. Just stayed on the
baseline and took away my strength. I’m
also a puncher. I like to hit the ball with
some pace, and he took that away, too. He
would hit low and slow at me, and it was
really difficult. He had analyzed my game
before we played.
“People like him and Laver behave
differently, too. They never make excuses
if they lose a match. They just congratulate
the other player. If you take a set off of
either of them, they don’t get mad and
yell, and throw their rackets. They just up
their game. That’s how I approach both
tennis and life, and I want to pass that on
to some of the younger players.”
For more information or to schedule a
court, visit KiawahResort.com/tennis.