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Looking back January

Offshore drilling came back onto the SC Coast’s radar. The Bureau of Ocean

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Energy Management opened phase two of the public comment period on January 8.
Kiawah wrapped up its two-phase dune renourishment project, which replenished
15,700 feet of dunes with 62,800 cubic yards of sand at a cost of $198,000. The Town also
at

proposed an ordinance to tighten up on collecting tax payments from rental properties.

“Snowmageddon” offered the unusual opportunity for islanders to enjoy a snow
day and build a snowman.

the islands
STAFF REPORT dodged two major storms with little more
The Island Connection than flooding inconveniences.
The Island communities continue to be

I
t was a year of campaigning as local
and state candidates were featured in
exclusive interviews throughout the
year. Winter gave way to another summer
full of festivities and crowds. Hurricane
season had mercy on us as our coast
welcoming to visitors, generous to causes
and protective of our unique and delicate
ecosystems, as our look back at 2018
illustrates.
Cheers to a happy and healthy New Year
from all of us at Lucky Dog Publishing!

February

Photo courtesy of CCSD.

Charleston County School District announced that it will transition Edith L.
Friarson Elementary School to a Montessori school beginning in August. The program
started with 3,4 and 5 year olds and gives priority to students from Wadmalaw Island.
Kiawah Partners submitted a proposal to establish a road designed to cut between
Duneside Dr. and Beachwalker Dr. The proposal was met with criticism and concerns
for safety from residents. Photo by Ralph Secoy.

Johns Island Farmers Market For Your Health Around In Circles

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March

Lynn Pierotti
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Senior Staff Writer

Gregg Bragg
Photo by Ralph Secoy
Bohicket Marina held it’s 4th annual Backpack Buddies Best Chili Cookoff. Proceeds benefitted the two nonprofits on
Contributors Kiawah and Seabrook that provide weekend meals for nearly 400 school children struggling with food insecurity.
John B. Nelson
Carol Antman
Barbara Radin Fox
Martha Zink
Mitch Pulwer
Tom McQueeney
Dimi Matouchev

Green is the New Black Gala. Photo courtesy of SIGSC

The Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy held its “Green is the New Black” gala on March 18.

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April May
The annual Cars on Kiawah event April 21 featured over 275 cars spanning
100 years of automotive history. The event, presented by Kiawah Island Motoring
Retreat, sponsored in part by the Town of Kiawah Island, raised money for the
Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic.

Photo courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Big Brothers Big Sisters raised over $60,000 at its charity golf event held at
Kiawah Island Club’s River Course.
On May 5 the Kiawah Women’s Foundation deployed its army of volunteers
for the annual Food Truck Rodeo held at Freshfields. Prizes were raffled, food was
eaten and funds were raised to help feed children of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network began its one-year study on Seabrook
area dolphins. Over 20 Seabrook residents signed up to volunteer with the effort to
Cars on Kiawah. Photos provided. learn about and protect strand feeding dolphins.

Tid e Char t
Date High Tide Low Tide
Jan 04 8:01am/8:06pm 1:27am/2:09pm
Jan 05 8:42am/8:47pm 2:08am/2:51pm
Jan 06 9:21am/9:27pm 2:47am/3:32pm
Jan 07 10:00am/10:07pm 3:25am/4:12pm
Jan 08 10:40am/10:48pm 4:03am/4:52pm
Jan 09 11:20am/11:32pm 4:42am/5:32pm
Jan 10 12:04pm 5:25am/6:15pm
Jan 11 12:20am/12:50pm 6:14am/7:01pm
Jan 12 1:12am/1:41pm 7:09am/7:51pm
Jan 13 2:07am/2:34pm 8:10am/8:42pm
Jan 14 3:02am/3:29pm 9:13am/9:34pm
Jan 15 3:57am/4:23pm 10:13am/10:26pm
Jan 16 4:50am/5:15pm 11:10am/11:17pm
Jan 17 5:42am/6:07pm 12:03pm

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.
Source: saltwatertides.com
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June
The 21st Annual Kiawah Seabrook Disaster Awareness Day was held June 13 at
the Kiawah Island Municipal Center. The co-sponsored event focused on hurricane
preparedness and concluded with a wine reception.
The two former Kiawah employees charged with wire fraud pleaded guilty,
beginning the end of the year-long saga.
The Town of Kiawah formally opposed DHEC’s proposed changes to jurisdictional
lines, recommending that DHEC return the line to the existing 2009 demarcation.
July
Town of Kiawah announced significant changes to permit regulations
making it easier for residents to maintain their properties.
Olympian Kristy Kowal at the Charleston-Kiawah Island Open Water Swim.
Photo provided.
On Aug. 5 Swim Across America held its 2nd Annual Charleston-Kiawah
Island Open Water Swim. Participants joined Olympian Kristy Kowal to raise
money to benefit cancer research.
August
The Water Wellness Mission held a Margaritas and Mulligans event on Aug. 14
to help raise funds to build critical need wells on Wadmalaw Island. The event took
place at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club.
A well installed on Wadmalaw Island. Photo courtesy of Water Wellness Mission.
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September October
The Kiawah Sea Level Rise Committee presented their report to the Town
Council at their Sept. 4 meeting. The purpose of the comprehensive report is
to equip the community leaders to be proactive and not reactive to impending
circumstances, and to protect property owners through future decision-making.
November
KICA hosted the Lowcountry Art and Artisan Showcase in support of
local craftspeople.
The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network gave its final report to
Seabrook Town Council concluding that 1,252 visitors were educated
about strand feeding dolphins, spending 320 hours on the beach. No
harassment of dolphins was reported.
December
Dog princess at Dogtoberfest. Photo provided.
Kiawah Island Community Association held it’s 12th annual Dogtoberfest at the
center of Freshfields Village.
Kiawah Island Mayor Craig Weaver declared the third week of October as Kiawah
Native Plant Week. The Town introduced GrowNativeKiawah.com, a searchable
database of flora that provides detailed info on growing and maintaining native plants.
Winners of the 2018 Corn Hole Toss. Photo provided.
Seabrookers celebrated the 8th annual Indiana Day on Dec. 11.
Kiawah municipal elections took place Dec. 4 and welcomed new Town
Councilmembers: Maryanne Connelly, Dan Prickett and Klaus Said, while
welcoming back Mayor Craig Weaver and Councilmember Chris Widuch.
6 January 4, 2019
Irresistible: The Nectar Effect
Singular: “Wasp.” Plural: “Wasps.”
Right?
B
ut that plural form of the noun is
hard to say, and it sounds kind of silly
to me: “Waspeses.” I’m reminded
that there are other ways in which these
words are pronounced. For instance, I’ve
heard it pronounced “wasper”, and the
plural would be “waspers”. And then this
past autumn, one of my field buddies
said his people sometimes pronounced
it “waltus”…and “waltuses”. However
you want to pronounce the words, let me
suggest that, contrary to rather common
opinion, wasps are our friends, and a
fascinating group of organisms. It is true
that an agitated wasp can deliver a sting,
but they usually do so only when very
bothered. Meanwhile, they eat up plenty
of different kinds of insect pests, mostly
in the form of caterpillars. So you can
thank next year’s bountiful crop of green
beans to these insects.
The wasp pictured is a common one,
at least around my house. It’s the species
Polistes carolina, I believe…and one of
several species in that genus. Most people
would call it just a “wasp”, or maybe a
“red wasp”. They are at their best when
it’s hot, obviously, but on some of these
late autumn days, when it warms up, you
might see them in your garden, feeding
on nectar. They really like nectar.
mystery plant
BY JOHN B. NELSON
For The Island Connection
Our Mystery plant is an evergreen with
dramatically lobed leaves, on long stalks.
Its flowers produce LOTS of nectar, and
if you look down into one of the open
flowers, you can often see glistening
droplets on top of the ovary. There will be 5
tiny sepals and 5 creamy white petals, and
5 elongated stamens within each flower.
This presentation of nectar (and pollen)
is irresistible to many insects, and so this
plant is something of a fall pollinator-
magnet, especially on warm, sunny days.
In addition to wasps and bees, different
kinds of flies and beetles will often be
seen roaming around the flowers. The
flowers themselves are arranged primarily
in what we call an umbel, with 25-30
or so stalked flowers all arising from the
same point, the arrangement resembling
a “ball” of flowers. The arrangement is
secondarily maintained in a branched
system, or panicle. So we would say that
the whole thing is a panicle of umbels.
This evergreen species blooms here in
the South in the autumn, and in my
experience, the blooms survive unless hit
by a really hard freeze. But if the flowers Photo by John Nelson.
survive, the young ovaries will remain on warm enough for one to accidentally get animal, and slide a piece of cardboard
the plant, eventually swelling and turning into your home. This can be the cause of underneath. Take it outside the kitchen
purple-black, Very attractive in flower or a lot of commotion, but if you allow it to door and release, and voila: Many karma
fruit! calm down while resting on a flat surface, points will be yours!
Back to the red wasp: every now and you can place an empty glass over the
[Answer: “Fatsia”, Fatsia japonica]
then, even in the winter, it might get
January 4, 2019
Take a government subsidized vacation
BY CAROL ANTMAN
For The Island Connection
O
ne of the best ways our tax money
is spent is on the large network
of state park cabins. Nestled in
scenic areas throughout the country,
they offer a great way for an inexpensive
family vacation. The accommodations
are basic but comfortable; they’re in
beautiful natural areas and the prices
can’t be beat. Generally there are two
or more bedrooms, private bathrooms,
equipped kitchens, linens and towels,
pull out sofas, picnic tables, fire pits and
grills. There is also AC and heat. Right
outside, are all the amenities the parks
have to offer: everything from swimming
to guided boat rides. They were begun
by the conservation minded president,
Franklin D. Roosevelt, and developed by
the Civilian Conservation Corps, a public
works program that operated from 1933
to 1942. Three million men constructed
trails, built lodges and facilities in remote
areas that continue to provide recreation
today.
My husband and I just returned from
a stay at Laura Walker State Park in
Folkston, Georgia. Walking trails around
a picturesque lake started at our back door
and the Okefenokee Swamp, just up the
road, filled our days with exploration by
bike and boat. From the rockers on our
large screen porch, all we could hear
were woodpeckers. It was so enjoyable we
roadtripS charleston
stayed a fifth day. On another Okefenokee
exploration, we stayed at a Stephen Foster
State Park cabin near the swamp’s main
entrance where a memorable encounter
with bears at our picnic table surprised us.
For a weekend with our kids and
grandkids, we booked two cabins at
Myrtle Beach State Park. They call
that park the “last stand on the Grand
Strand” because it’s the only swath of
nature amidst miles of cheesy fun: a great
combination for families. The park is
right on the beach and set up for crowds
but during our off-season visit a few of us
had the run of the place.
A favorite family memory is our
“staycation” at James Island County Park
one December weekend. Despite a relative
in a wheelchair, the cabin accommodated
us well. Many of the state parks offer
handicapped accessible cabins. How
exciting to be there when the light show
was going on! Especially on Christmas
Day when we had it all to ourselves. It was
magical.
When our extended family vacationed
in Georgia, we rented the historic
Burnham House at General Coffee State
Park. This is not a rustic, basic cabin. The
19th century house features chandeliers,
Queen Anne furniture and four
comfortable bedrooms set within a park
known for its agricultural history displays
and farm animals. Three generations of
family members fished, made bonfires,
hiked and relaxed in a beautiful setting.
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Another historic stay was at the Adirondack chairs with mountain views
fabulous Lodge at Walkulla Springs welcomed us after a day of hiking. Some
in Florida. This meticulously restored visitors were planning to walk another 4
1930’s Spanish style inn sits amidst the miles to the beginning of the Appalachian
world’s largest and deepest freshwater Trail and keep the adventure going for
spring surrounded by cypress swamps. months!
The rooms are small but the lodge is full When our family was in Myrtle Beach
of history. As we walked along the park’s in March, the weather was cold. Out our
boardwalks, we were excited to spot window we could see a few hardy campers
several massive manatees lolling. in tents and RV’s shivering around
One of the Southeast’s greatest meager campfires. I was afraid we might
adventures is the Len Foote Inn. It can be besieged by families begging for shelter
only be reached by hiking about five in our warm, cozy cabin but we had it to
miles through the foothills of northern ourselves. We snuggled up and made a
Georgia near Dahlonega. Before heading toast: Thanks FDR.
up the mountain, a stay at Amicalola Falls
Roadtrips Charleston highlights
State Park is convenient. A couple of days
interesting destinations within a few hours
enjoying the park’s paddle board courses,
drive of Charleston, S.C. as well as more far
fly fishing classes and guided hikes will
flung locales. Carol Antman’s wanderlust is
get you in the mood for the next phase
driven by a passion for outdoor adventure,
of the adventure. The path to Len Foote
artistic experiences, cultural insights and
starts nearby. Backpacker Magazine called
challenging travel. For hot links, photographs
this trek one of the best hikes in America.
and previous columns or to make comments
Len Foote is a state park facility nestled
please see peaksandpotholes.blogspot.com.
in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Their mission is to make experiencing
nature easy while protecting it through
recreation and education. It’s a pleasant,
gently uphill walk through strands of
mountain laurel and rhododendron,
across streams and ridges. It took us about If You Go:
three hours. After we stashed our gear in SouthCarolinaParks.com
a small private bunk room, we explored GaStateParks.org
the wonderful common spaces including
indoor and outdoor lounges and a dining
hall where filling communal meals are
served twice a day. Hot showers and
8 January 4, 2019
letter to the editor
Free coverage for liberal Todd & Huff winter offerings
billionaire? BLOCK-INS AND BEGINNING
OIL CLASSES
S
urprised to see your heavy front page
glowing coverage of liberal billionaire
lobbyist Tom Steyer, especially in a
paper that's "The Newspaper for Kiawah,
Seabrook and Bohicket Marina.”
Why did you cover an uber leftist
political activist who spoke in Charleston
in a local island paper?
About Letters to the Editor
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been previously published elsewhere.
The Island Connection will not publish
letters endorsing political candidates.
Op-Ed articles and Letters to the
Editor do not reflect the opinion of
Lucky Dog News or its writers.
Did he pay you for that glowing
coverage of his leftist political causes?
Or did you give him free PR so that you
could promote his political agenda?
You introduce Steyer as a atricia Huff’s classes at Todd & Huff
"Philanthropist,” and then you give voice
to his political rants. Is that how you
would introduce George Soros or a Koch?
Disappointed in you.
Signed - a Loyal Reader.
Chris Dalambakis
Kiawah Island
arts & events
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
P
Art Center for the winter quarter will
cover learning the different block-ins
for oil, pastel, and acrylic paintings.
The beginnings of a painting set you
on the right path to your successful
painting intentions. Do your paintings
look like paint-by-numbers or are you just
reproducing your photos? Do you want to
utilize a loose approach in your landscapes
or do you want to accurately portray a Patricia Huff. Photo provided.
portrait or figure? Learn the different
ways to begin your painting to achieve the demonstrations and plenty of individual help
at your easel are included in her classes.
results you are striving to achieve.
The class will work on block-ins from The block-in class is for intermediate to
line drawing, to drawing with your advanced students and meets on Wednesdays
brush, to transparent wash beginnings, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Huff also teaches a
alla prima, monochrome value beginning oil class which includes drawing,
underpaintings, toning a canvas, working composition, color theory and developing the
wet into wet, or glazing. Each method has different stages of a painting. The beginning
advantages and disadvantages depending oils meets on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1
on the finished look desired. p.m. Easels are provided.
Huff plans painting time as well as The Todd & Huff Art Center is located
instructional time for her classes. Her at Bohicket Marina next to Luciano’s
teaching style includes hearing, seeing and Pizza. Call Patricia Huff at 404.245.5766
doing to reinforce her philosophy of giving or email patbillhuff@earthlink.net with
budding artists a good background and questions or to register. See PatriciaRHuff.
encouraging their own individual style. Short com, ToddHuffCenter.com for details.
January 4, 2019
Y E A R R O U N D T R U T H & T R A N S PA R E N C Y
Johns Island Farmers Market
Photos provided.
STAFF REPORT
The Island Connection
C
harleston's original year round farmers market,
the Johns Island Farmers Market, begins Jan. 5
for its 6th year of operation every Saturday from
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The market is easily found on the
beautiful campus of Charleston Collegiate School, 2024
Academy Drive, Johns Island, just off of Plowground
Rd., a mile from Maybank Hwy.
Patrons can look forward to a joy filled experience
with over 50 new and returning farmers, a variety of
artisans, food trucks, music, and offerings for all ages.
The variety of goods that can be found at JIFM are top
notch in quality, trustworthiness, and sure to fill many
shopping lists before going elsewhere.
JIFM is proud to be the only farmers market in
our local region upholding a Truth and Transparency
campaign, which guarantees that all produce, foods, and
handmade goods are honest about how/where they are
grown or made. The goal of this market is to create a
trustworthy, enriching experience for customers and for
them to know that the background work is being done
to ensure that everything sold here is legitimately local,
sustainable and labeled correctly.
This does not occur at any other Charleston area
farmers market.
Market owners and operators Frasier Block and Blue
Laughters visit the farms and businesses of all vendors
at JIFM, carefully documenting and asking questions
to ensure the legitimacy of all items being sold at the
market. Weekly vendor booth checks for proper signage
and quality of goods reinforce an honest message for
customers. If there is something not right about the way
a vendor is operating, they will be asked to leave the
market.
"If we do not trust a vendor, how can we in good
conscious have them there selling to our customers?
Fraud is all too common at other markets, so we are
taking a stand to ensure that no customer will be tricked
or lied to at JIFM." says Block, "It is our passion for this
market to be an honest one because people deserve the
truth about local products and to understand what is in
season. We believe in doing the right thing and make it
a priority to listen to all of our vendors and customers in
creating a wonderful market experience."
In light of research being done in many areas around
the globe on fraud at farmers markets, the owners of
JIFM emulate markets and policies that are doing the
right thing. This is not something that South Carolina
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currently has any legal regulations for, as does California.
Produce and goods from around the world are sold at the
SC State Farmers Market/Food Hub in Columbia, where
any "farmer" can buy and resell to customers under false
pretenses.
Along with truth and transparency in local shopping,
the JIFM has many other unique offerings. It's location at
the Charleston Collegiate School campus offers amenities
such as ample safe, free parking, a game pavilion, and
pleasant oak tree-covered areas that are pet friendly.
Multiple breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea, and drink options
along with comfortable seating areas, cozy fire pits,
a kids play zone, and musical entertainment make the
Johns Island Farmers Market a true local loving place to
experience each Saturday.
JIFM is currently calling out to all local growers and
creators who would like a chance to reach the community
through an honest outlet. The market has weekly,
bi-weekly, and drop in spaces available all year, so please
email johnsislandfarmersmarket@gmail.com to request a
2019 vendor application.
For more information regarding Johns Island Farmers
Market, please visit JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com.
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for your health
New year, start fresh
BY BARBARA RADIN FOX
For The Island Connection
W
ell it’s still the holiday season,
but now we have the New Year
to think about. Many people
think of parties, champagne and New
Year’s resolutions at this time, so let’s
think about the resolutions.
If you are reading this column, I
assume that you have some interest in
being as healthy as possible! The New
Year is a great time for thinking about
starting fresh, especially about anything
to do with one’s health. There are so
many possibilities for all of us: wanting
to feel better by improving our diet,
sleep, exercise, getting rid of unwanted
addictions such as smoking, drinking,
gambling or improving relationships or a
difficult financial situation.
All of these things are worthwhile to
consider. Try to focus on what you or
your health professional think is causing
you the most problems. Do some research
on what you need to do and have realistic
expectations about how to change your
habits. Make a commitment to actually
making changes and have a specific plan
of exactly what you need to do differently.
Realize that change is not easy, but if you
think positively that you can do it. Once
you make the change, keep thinking of
the benefits and if possible, keep track
of the benefits. Are you feeling better? If
not, maybe you’ll need more time to see
the results or maybe you need to do more
research to find out what more you can
to do.
If you have a comment or question
about a health related topic, please contact
me at foxb@bodyandsoultherapy.com
or 2045 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC
29412.
The Seabrook Island Health Professionals
Group, which is made up of retired and
active health professionals, will meet at
7 p.m. on Jan. 10 at 2896 Baywood Dr.,
Seabrook Island. All are welcome, even if
you have not attended a meeting before.
arts & events
Fashions, food and fun
KIAWAH GARDEN CLUB HOSTS
FA S H I O N S H O W
Jacki Byer and Joan Collar, Kiawah Island Garden Club’s Fashion Show co-chairs.
Photo by Martha Zink.
BY MARTHA ZINK
For The Island Connection
O
n Dec.14, the Kiawah Island
Garden Club hosted members
of the Seabrook Island Home
and Garden Club for a brunch and
fashion show. The event was held at the
Sandcastle, which provided ocean views
as the backdrop for the show.
The models were members of the
Kiawah Island Garden Club who were
wearing fashions provided by Affordables
on Folly Rd. Also showcased was
January 4, 2019
handmade jewelry by Gail Wamboldt
of Mount Pleasant, which perfectly
accessorized the clothing. The music was
provided by Glenn Brown, “The Music
Man.”
Co-chairs for the event were Jacki Byer
and Joan Collar who created not only the
delicious menu but also presented it in a
beautiful and whimsical way.
The next event for the Kiawah Island
Garden Club will be on Jan. 14 at The
Sandcastle where members can meet for
refreshments at 9:30 a.m., followed by a
Floral Design demonstration.
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daily
SEADOGS annual meeting
to be held Jan. 29
SPECIAL GUESTS FROM
P I L O T S N PAW S
BY MITCH PULWER
For The Island Connection
S
EADOGS, the Seabrook Island
dogs-on-the-beach advocacy group,
announced today that the Annual
Meeting will occur on Jan. 29, starting at
6 p.m. in the Live Oak Hall at the Lake
House. On this year’s agenda, the officers
will provide an annual review of 2018 for
the SEADOGS organization.
In the second half of the meeting special
guests from the PilotsNPaws will give an
update on the organization’s mission and
progress, and will also describe their pet
rescue operations using volunteer airplane
pilots. This will be an incredible program
describing the many needy animals that
were rescued and transported through the
air by kind-hearted flyers.
All Seabrook Island residents are
invited to attend. New members are
always welcome. SEADOGS will be
collecting charitable donations for the
speaker’s organization, PilotsNPaws, a
501c3 charity.
The meeting is held during dinnertime,
and will include a potluck meal. Please
bring either an appetizer, main dish or
dessert to share. SEADOGS will provide
the drinks.
For more information on the event
or about the SEADOGS, contact Mitch
Pulwer at mjpulw@yahoo.com. Learn more
about Pilots N Paws at PilotsNPaws.org.
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daily
Around in Circles
STORY OF LES ROBINSON
BY TOM MCQUEENEY
Special to The Island Connection
S
everal years in compilation, Around
in Circles details the seemingly
endless stories of a local NCAA
basketball celebrity, Les Robinson.
If ever there was a Forrest Gump figure
in the sport, this affable Sullivan’s Island
resident would be the main character. The
Les Robinson story weaves through the
legends with whom he became acquainted
as a teenager—Jerry West, Oscar Robertson,
Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Bill
Russell, and Jerry Lucas. There are others
from James Worthy to Tom Gugliotta, and
David Thompson to Christian Laettner.
There’s a great story on each player that
joggles his incredible memory. engenders yet more entertaining stories.
Robinson's graduation to Tobacco Road He also served on the NCAA Men’s
basketball under Coaches Everett Case Basketball NIT Selection Committee.
and Press Maravich brought him other The width and breadth of his experiences
celebrity associations to include Pistol Pete include personal insights, endearing
Maravich. His coaching career brought the reflections, and the main ingredient of the
rocking chair stories to a new level — Dean book — his inimitable humor.
Smith, Jim Calhoun, Bobby Cremins, The book is available at The Citadel
Mike Montgomery, Bobby Knight, Terry Gift Shop (immediately), Barnes and
Holland, Jim Valvano, Al McGuire, Roy Noble and Amazon (by order), and
Williams, and Mike Krzyzewski.
anywhere you see Les Robinson!
In Robinson’s “other" career, he served
Around in Circles is the eighth book
as Athletic Director at East Tennessee written by local author W. Thomas
State, North Carolina State, and The McQueeney, a Citadel graduate who has
Citadel. His service on the NCAA known Les Robinson for nearly a half-
Men’s Basketball Selection Committee century.
 January 4
ONGOING
WHAT: Southbound: Photographs of and
about the New South
WHERE: Halsey Institute of
Contemporary Art
WHEN: Oct. 19 - March 2
MORE INFO: An unprecedented
exhibition co-curated by Mark Sloan,
director and chief curator of the Halsey
Institute of Contemporary Art, and
Mark Long, professor of political science,
both of whom are on the faculty of the
College of Charleston. For info visit
SouthboundProject.org.
Mondays
WHAT: Family Trees
WHERE: Walton Hall at St. John’s Parish,
3673 Maybank Hwy.
WHEN: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MORE INFO: Begin exploring the
process of clearing title for heirs’ property
by defining the family tree. For more
information or to make an appointment
for an initial assessment call 843.810.1036
WHAT: Farmer’s Market
WHERE: Freshfields Village
WHEN: 4 - 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Shop locally grown organic
produce along with specialty food products,
delicious treats, fresh seafood and Lowcountry
crafts. Or come hungry and enjoy BBQ, take-
away dinners, sweets and more.
WHAT: Charleston Coastal Choir
WHERE: Church of Our Savior
WHEN: 1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local, mixed community
chorus, open for membership. Season runs
October through March. For information
contact Director of Music, Van McCollum at
404.401.0678 or vanmccollum@bellsouth.net.
Tuesdays
WHAT: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Nathaniel Russell House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the half-
hour between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Docent-
led scavenger hunt tours, historic games and
toys in the garden. HistoricCharleston.org for
information and to purchase tickets for the date
and museum house you would like to attend.
WHAT: Kick-it at Bohicket
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Face painting, a balloon artist,
DJ and sand art bracelets. Co-sponsored by
The Town of Seabrook Island & Bohicket
Merchants Association. For questions call Todd
at 248.719.0076.
First and Third
Tuesdays
WHAT: The Charleston County Public
Library Bookmobile
WHERE: Parking lot behind Hege’s
WHEN: 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: Bookmobile is back the
first and third Tuesdays of the month. The
schedule for the summer is June 19, July 3
& 17, August 7 & 21.
Island Connection Calendar
Wednesdays
WHAT: Timbers Kiawah Concerts in the
Courtyard
WHERE: The Courtyard between Hege’s
and Java Java (Freshfields Village)
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Join Timbers Kiawah in
The Courtyard every Wednesday for live
music with Chris Dodson, outdoor kids
games, local art and beverages provided
by Timbers Kiawah. The series will run
through Wed., Aug. 29.
WHAT: English Conversation Club
WHERE: John’s Island Regional Library
WHEN: 2 p.m.
MORE INFO: Practice speaking English
with a small group. Beginners to advanced
learners welcome. A children’s program
and/or craft will be provided during the
club meeting. Registration is not required;
call 843.559.1945 for more information.
WHAT: Kids Fish
WHERE: Bohicket Marina
WHEN: Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Fishing
from 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: For ages 4-14. Cost is
$7.00- includes bait, tackle, rod and reel.
Check-in 8:30- Fishing 9-10 a.m. and
10-11 a.m. Co-sponsored by The Town of
Seabrook Island & Bohicket Merchants
Association. For questions call Todd at
248.719.0076.
WHAT: Block-In Art Class
WHERE: Todd & Huff Art Center,
Bohicket marina
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Class covers line drawing,
drawing with a brush, transparent
wash, alla prima, monochrome value
underpaintings, toning a canvas,
working wet into wet, and glazing. See
PatriciaRHuff.com or ToddHuffCenter.
com for details.
Thursdays
WHAT: Family Oriented Tours and
Activities
WHERE: Aiken-Rhett House
WHEN: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Family tours start on the half-
hour between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Docent-
led scavenger hunt tours, historic games and
toys in the garden. HistoricCharleston.org for
information and to purchase tickets for the date
and museum house you would like to attend.
WHAT: Live Music at The Andell Inn
WHERE: The Andell Inn Hotel,
Freshfields Village
WHEN: 6-8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Relax with cool jazz every
Thursday evening in the lounge of the Andell
Inn Hotel. Drinks and food available. No
cover charge. 843.793.6050. AndellInn.com.
WHAT: Beginning Oil Painting
WHERE: Todd & Huff Art Center,
Bohicket marina
WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
MORE INFO: Class includes drawing,
composition, color theory and painting
techniques. See PatriciaRHuff.com or
ToddHuffCenter.com for details.
Thursdays & Sundays
WHAT: Live Music
WHERE: 48 A Wine Bar
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Featuring 48 wines
by the glass every day. For details visit
FortyEightWineBar.com.
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.
WHAT: Johns Island Farmers Market
WHERE: Charleston Collegiate campus,
2024 Academy Rd.
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Local farmers, vendors
and artisans, live music, food trucks.
Charleston’s only year-round market.
JohnsIslandFarmersMarket.com.
Third Saturday of
the Month
WHAT: Sea Islands Cars & Coffee
WHERE: Freshfields Village, Kiawah
WHEN: 9-11 a.m.
MORE INFO: This free event will feature
antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and any
other cool cars. Coffee and other refreshments
available for purchase by Java Java Coffee
House. If you have any specific questions
about the event, please contact Bruce
Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4
WHAT: Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count
WHERE: Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns and
Wadmalaw Islands
WHEN: various times
MORE INFO: Count organizer, Aaron
Given, TOKI Wildlife Biologist, is looking for
Kiawah residents that have bird feeders and are
willing to count the birds that visit their feeders
throughout the day. In addition, if anyone still
has Painted Buntings or hummingbirds coming
to their bird feeders, please let him know. If
you are interested in participating, email Aaron
Given at AGiven@kiawahisland.org.
FRIDAY, JAN. 4 & 5
WHAT: Beethoven’s 5th
WHERE: Gaillard Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Charleston Symphony
Orchestra featuring Zachary Hammond on
oboe and Ken Lam, Conductor. For tickets
and information visit GaillardCenter.org.
SATURDAY, JAN. 5
WHAT: Haiku Workshop
WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library
WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Learn more about this
Japanese poetic form. Informal sharing
and discussion session. If you have written
Haiku, please bring them to share. For
more info visit CCPL.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9
WHAT: Genealogy Fair
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Hosted by the Seabrook
Island Genealogy Club, Digging Into
Roots Together, free event features
experts from Charleston Public Library,
Charleston Chapter of the South Carolina
Genealogy Society, and the Daughters
of the Revolution. Open to all Seabrook
Island, Kiawah Island and Kiawah
River Estates owners. For more info visit
DiggingTogether.blogspot.com.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9-JAN. 20
WHAT: Charleston Restaurant Week
WHERE: Locations throughout
Charleston
WHEN: various times
MORE INFO: Deals from
Charleston’s most renowned chefs.
For a list of participating restaurants,
menus and reservations visit
CharlestonRestaurantAssociation.com.
FRIDAY, JAN. 11
WHAT: Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio
WHERE: Turtle Point Clubhouse
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Tickets complimentary
and available to residents 12/18 and the
general public 12/22. Pick up tickets
at the Municipal Center or online at
KiawahIsland.org/events. Sponsored by the
Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council.
WHAT: Seabrook Island Garden Club
WHERE: Lake House
WHEN: 9:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: “Growing and Cooking
with Herbs,” presented by Pat Harpell. For
information on membership please contact
Holli Bolte at hmbolte@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 12
WHAT: Shuckin’ on the Cooper
WHERE: Mount Pleasant Pier
WHEN: 1-4 p.m.
MORE INFO: Steamed oysters, live
music by Joshua Jarman. Food and drinks
available for sale. Buckets of oysters from
Charleston Bay Gourmet will be $10
each, and Dave ‘N’ Dubs variety of hot
dogs. Sponsored by CCPRC, tickets $8 in
advance, $10 on-site, if available, advance
purchase recommended. Children age 3 and
under are free. CharlestonCountyParks.com
or by calling 843.795.4386.
SUNDAY, JAN. 13
WHAT: Joe Gransden Quartet
WHERE: Turtle Point Clubhouse, Kiawah
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Quentin Baxter presents a 2019
three-part jazz series, sponsored by the Town
of Kiawah Island Cultural Events Fund. First
concert of the series features trumpeter/vocalist
Joe Gransden. Tickets are $25, available at
BaxterMusic.org or call 843.766.8814.
TUESDAY, JAN. 15
WHAT: Seabrook Island Artist Guild
WHERE: The Lake House
WHEN: 1-3:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Interactive workshop led
by Bob LeFevre. Open to non-members.
To learn more about the Seabrook
Island Artist Guild and upcoming
events, please go to the website at
SeabrookIslandArtistGuild.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 24-27
WHAT: Charleston Jazz Festival
WHERE: throughout Charleston
WHEN: various times
MORE INFO: 5th Annual Charleston
Jazz Festival will feature jazz legends and
emerging artists. Artists perform a wide
range of styles including Swing, Salsa, Blues,
Brazilian, the American Songbook and more.
For full lineup visit CharlestonJazz.com.
TUESDAY, JAN. 22
WHAT: Martha Graham Dance
Company
WHERE: Gaillard Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Founded in 1926, MGDC is
known for being the oldest American dance
company and a world leader in the evolving
development of contemporary, innovative
dance. One night only. For tickets visit
gaillardcenter.org.
FRIDAY, JAN. 25
WHAT: Book Club Discussion: The
Death of Vishnu: A Novel
WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art
WHEN: 1-2:30 p.m.
February 2
MORE INFO: In collaboration with the
Charleston County Public Library, the discussion
compliments the current exhibit featuring
selections from a major private collection of
South Asian art in Charleston. Contact Becca
Hiester with questions at 843.722.2706 x237 or
rhiester@gibbesmuseum.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 29
WHAT: SEADogs Annual Meeting
WHERE: TBD
WHEN: TBD
MORE INFO: Speaker from Pilots N Paws
will address the group. Pilots N Paws runs
an online meeting place where volunteers
can come together and arrange or schedule
rescue flights, overnight foster care or
shelter, and all other related animal rescue
activities. For info about the Seabrook Dog
Owners Group visit SIDogs.org.
SATURDAY, FEB. 2
WHAT: Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K
WHERE: Folly Beach Pier
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
MORE INFO: Save the Light, Inc.
partners with CCPRC for second annual
race benefitting Morris Island Lighthouse.
Both USATF-certified races begin and
end near the Folly Beach Pier. Half
marathon is a run-only event; the 5K is
open to runners and walkers. To register
visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call
843.795.4386.
14
Year-end: Put this year's investment
performance in perspective
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
H
ow can you assess your investment
portfolio’s performance in 2018?
The year was full of wild swings in
the financial markets, so your own results
may well have bounced around quite a bit,
too. But you can still get a clear picture of
how you did if you keep your investments’
returns in the proper perspective, by
making sure your expectations are
relevant, realistic and reviewed.
Let’s look at how these terms can
apply to a meaningful evaluation of your
investment progress:
Relevant – Many investors compare
their portfolio returns to a popular
market index, such as the S&P 500.
But this comparison is not really valid
for a variety of reasons. For one thing,
indexes are typically not diversified across
different types of investments, the S&P
500, for instance, only tracks large U.S.
companies. But your portfolio should
consist of a broad range of investments:
domestic and international stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, government
securities and so on, appropriate for
your goals and risk tolerance. Also, your
portfolio’s performance will be affected
by your contributions and withdrawals,
while market index returns are not.
So, instead of measuring your results
against an index and possibly worrying
about underperformance, you’re better
off establishing relevant expectations of
your investment returns, based on your
specific goals. So, for example, if you want
to retire at age 62, you’ll need to know
the rate of return you need to achieve this
January 4, 2019
financial focus
goal and then compare that desired return can expect, and reviewing your portfolio gain a thorough understanding of where
with your actual results. in the context of your goals, risk tolerance you are, where you want to go and how
Realistic – Ideally, of course, you’d and changing circumstances, you can you can help yourself get there.
like really high returns with really low risk
but that’s really not feasible. To get high
returns, you’ll need to invest aggressively,
which means you’ll need your portfolio to
be heavily weighted in stocks. However,
stocks are also riskier than more
conservative investments, such as bonds
or government securities. So, you’ll need
to be realistic in what you can anticipate
from your portfolio. You can shoot for
high returns and accept the higher level of
risk, or you can lower your expectations in
exchange for greater stability.
Reviewed – The performance of the
financial markets, and also your own
portfolio, will fluctuate from year to
year. Consequently, it’s important to
review your portfolio’s results and the
progress you’re making toward your
goals on a regular basis, possibly with the
help of a financial professional. In these
reviews, you may conclude that you’re
doing fine, or you might discover that
you need to rebalance your portfolio by
realigning your investments with your
goals and risk tolerance, or perhaps make
other adjustments, such as changing the
amount you invest, to get you back on
track. In addition, you may even need
to re-evaluate these goals in response to
changes in your life: a new job, marriage,
new child, and so on, as these changes
could affect the rate of return you need
from your investments.
As you look back on 2018, and look
forward to 2019 and beyond, take a
holistic approach to how you evaluate your
investments’ performance. By looking for
relevance, being realistic about what you
Wishing you a prosperous
and Happy New Year!

Alejandro J. Ferreyros Chuck Mimms

(843) 202-9226 (843) 224-9507
alejandro@sanddollarsc.com mimms@sanddollarsc.com

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