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Volume 4 Issue 26 FREE April 15, 2011

Harnessing
nature
by Kristin Hackler

I
t didn’t seem real until we crested the top of a dune on
the narrow horse trail just off of Oyster Catcher Road
on Seabrook Island. The wind was whipping through
the tops of the sea oats, brushing the white tops of the
waves back like wisps of fine hair. My horse didn’t even
hesitate on the awkward slope, taking the deep, slipping
sand as a matter of course. The rest of our crew was just as
in awe of our surroundings, and as the glint of hard pack
sand came into view, a rush of excitement and a touch
of fear coursed through me. I was about to ride a horse
on the beach, and not just ride, canter – a quick, three
beat gait which ranges in speed from 10 to 17 miles per
hour. In the back of my head, a nagging little voice kept
reminding me that the last time I rode that fast for longer
than a minute or two was back in 1996, and even then I
wasn’t the most spectacular equestrian. But I was in good
company. Three of our team were experienced riders,
and another – my mom – spent her childhood around
horses and for her it was like getting back on a beautiful,
breathing, dappled bike with an appetite for carrots. I
looked over at them and couldn’t help but smile at the
wide grins on each of their faces. The beach was calling,
and I wasn’t about to miss out on this opportunity just
because I had butterflies in my stomach.
Our guide and Seabrook Equestrian Center Manager,
Benjamin Doyle, must have a strong sense of intuition,
because he picked each of our mounts perfectly. My riding between, and as we approached the Johns Island resident, Susan Franz (above) , thanks her horse for a wonderful ride. Seabrook
partner, Danny, is an auburn quarter horse with a healthy trail head for the third time, we finally Equestrian Center Manager, Benjamin Doyle (below), was an excellent trail guide.
share of spirit, and he was perfectly comfortable on the let our tired mounts turn toward
beach. His transition from walk to canter was incredibly home and walk to a small field where
smooth – one minute we were walking lazily along the a trailer arrived to return the horses
high tide line and the next we were rocketing down the to the Seabrook Equestrian Center.
shoreline, the thin film of receding waves like polished
Not quite ready to end the magic
steel beneath us.
of the day, our rag tag team of riders
It was the first day of 80+ degree weather on the islands, decided to head over to Red’s Ice
and beach walkers were already out in force. Some brave House at Bohicket Marina to enjoy
children were boldly flinging themselves into the waves, the breeze and a quick lunch, as well as
squealing as the chilly water splashed against them. On talk about our incredible experience.
approaching a group of beach visitors we slowed to a On walking in to the breezy, wide
comfortable walk and grinned and waved as vacationers open restaurant, our group laughed
looked up at our horses in happy surprise. For a moment, in surprise to see that the “word of
we were the center of attention on the shores of Seabrook, the day” on the chalkboard at Red’s
but the second we broke from the crowd Ben simply hostess station was “exhilarating.”
looked at us and asked, “Do you want to go again?” and
“There’s no better way to describe
once more we were flying along the edge of the world,
the experience of a beach ride on
sand and dunes a tan-green blur as we dug in our heels
Seabrook Island,” laughed group
and “whooped” for joy.
It was the perfect length of time on the beach. Twice
we raced to both ends of the island with short pauses in Beach ride continued on page 5

I n s id e t h e I sl a nd Con nection. . .

page 13 Brink of war page 15 Ride the islands page 15 Bingo!

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Kiawah Island Council – April 5, 2011

Why CERT? the Lowcountry CERT program, which are hoping to double their membership. campaign to put a rooftop helipad access on
Jack Reagan of the new Kiawah currently has 21 teams in its jurisdiction. “If In order to set up the CERT program the roof of Roper St. Francis, downtown.
Community Emergency Response Team, you run the math, there are a whole lot of properly, the Team would need Currently, the hospital shares the helipad at
or CERT, gave a brief presentation to the us across the country,” said Reagan. approximately $30,000 initially with the Jonathan Lucas Street Parking Garage
Council on the purpose and structure of Why CERT? Reagan explained that, ongoing annual expenses estimated at with MUSC, and the moving of a patient
the program. Reagan explained that, while if emergency responders are cut off from around $5,000. from the helipad to the hospital requires
CERT began in the 1990s, it was made an area or can’t make it in time, CERT Mayor Orban thanked Reagan for doing multiple episodes of patient loading and
a part of President Bush’s Citizen Corps volunteers are trained to handle the first such a fine job summarizing, and stated unloading, amounting to about 15 to 20
in 2003. Today, there are 1635 programs 72 to 98 hours after a disaster such as a that he had a few ideas on how they could extra minutes of transportation time.
nationwide, with 22 programs in South tornado, earthquake, hurricane or tsunami. make the program work on the island. “Right now, we have to carefully measure
Carolina. The Kiawah CERT is part of All CERT members undergo 40 hours of Later in the meeting, the Council discussed how far someone is coming to determine
online training to learn incident command how best to implement the CERT program how to bring them into the system,” said
structure, then 32 hours of classroom on the island, and Town Attorney Dennis Brockmeyer, Emergency Service Line
The Island training in eight, four hour sessions,
followed by a final exam and final practical
Rhoad stated that the town’s liability
insurance policy already protects town
Director for Roper St. Francis. “We’re
trying to get rid of that extra 20 minutes
Connection exam. All trained CERT members are
covered under the Good Samaritan Act
employees and volunteers, and the town
would not need to pay more for their
that we currently lose downtown.”
If installed, patients could be delivered
and Volunteer Protection Act, and are insurance policy as long as the CERT to the south tower of the hospital from
Lynn Pierotti taught how to deal with the three primary volunteers were designated as volunteers. Kiawah or Seabrook Islands in under eight
publisher killers immediately following an incident: Rhoad also noted that there is no standard minutes, and transported to the ER and
lynn@luckydognews.com excessive bleeding, shock, and airway for how CERT programs are supported by Cath Labs located immediately below the
blockage. their municipalities, though he suggested rooftop helipad.
Kristin Hackler “During the recent earthquake in that they look into whether the various “This would be unique in the Lowcounty
managing editor Japan, 800 people were saved immediately CERT teams in Charleston County would – it would be the only hospital with direct
kristin@luckydognews.com following the disaster, but 100 volunteers be covered under Charleston County. access,” said Bottcher. “You would come
were killed,” said Reagan. “CERT is meant Councilmember Greg VanDerwerker out of the elevator directly into the Cath
Swan Richards to avoid that.” remarked that CERT is a great program, Lab.”
senior graphic designer He concluded by noting that their and “if it meshes with what the town can The campaign to raise the $2 million is
swan@luckydognews.com team currently has 16 members, and they do, then we should certainly do it.” entirely community-based, and Bottcher
The Council unanimously approved to pointed out that they hope to have the
Lori Dalton accept CERT as part of the Kiawah Island helipad installed at the hospital before the
sales manager Public Safety Committee. 2012 PGA tournament. He also stated that
lori@luckydognews.com Before closing the topic, Orban asked they will be talking with Seabrook next,
that the new CERT team to compose a but that Kiawah was their first stop. “We’re
Blake Bunch budgeting plan on what they would need going to people with the highest need and
reporter to get started and what they would need those who would need the opportunity,”
blake@luckydognews.com in years two and three. In the meantime, said Bottcher.
the Council and the Kiawah Island For more information on the helipad
Community Association (KICA) will talk
about sharing costs. “Our commitment capital campaign, contact Angie Ping at
Contributors would be for three years on a year to year Roper St. Francis at 789-1617 or email
Robert E. Bohrn, Jr basis, and after three years, we’ll see if angela.ping@rsfh.com.
Stephanie Braswell it’s still working and if people are still
Anna Manicone Boulden interested,” said Mayor Orban. FY2011 Budget Amendment
Farmers’ Almanac Town Treasurer, Kenneth Gunnells, stated
Captain James Ghi
Paul Hedden Helipad Capital Campaign for that, while the budget amendment to the
Erika Ludolf Roper St. Francis coming year’s budget increased revenue
Sea Island Habitat Steve Bottcher of Seabrook Island by $75,000, it also increased expenditures
Rich Thomas introduced Dr. Patrick Kelly and Wanda by $75,000, “so the effect is zero,” said
Russ Warren Brockmeyer of Roper St. Francis, who
Jennifer Woody discussed a $2 million community KI Council continued on page 3

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21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Monday, April 18 Monday, May 2 Phone: 768-9166
Fax: 768-4764
Kiawah Island Board of Kiawah Island Environmental
Zoning Appeals Committee
4pm - 5pm 3pm - 5pm Seabrook Island Town H all
Town Hall Council Chambers Town Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Rm 2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: 768-9121
Tuesday, April 19 Tuesday, May 3 Fax: 768-9830
Kiawah Island Public Safety Kiawah Island Town Council Email:
Committee 2pm - 4pm lmanning@townofseabrookisland.org
3pm – 5pm Town Hall Council Chambers
Town Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Rm Johns Island Council
Wednesday, May 4 Meetings are held at the Berkeley
Tuesday, April 26 Seabrook Island Planning Electric Co-op located at 3351
Kiawah Island Ways and Means Commission - work session Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.
Committee meeting All Planning Commission meetings will Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113
9am be held at 2:30pm at the Town Hall
Kiawah Island Municipal Center’s 2nd unless noted otherwise on the Town Charleston County Council
Floor Conference Rm bulletin board. 4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston
958-4700
Seabrook Island Town Council Kiawah Island Planning Commission
All Town Council meetings will be held 3pm - 5pm City of Charleston
at 2:30pm at the Town Hall unless noted Town Hall Council Chambers 75 Calhoun St.
otherwise on the Town bulletin board. 724-3745
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KI Council continued from pg 2
Gunnells, noting that the revenues had
increased from franchise fees, and the
expenditures were due to an increase in
outreach donations and the road project
expenditure. The budget amendment had
been approved through first reading and
had already been through public comment.
Council approved the second reading
unanimously.
Beach Safety Week proclamation
In honor of Beach Safety Week, which will
be coming up this May 23 to 30, Mayor
Orban read a proclamation declaring those
days as National Beach Safety Week on
Kiawah Island, and stated that Kiawah
residents and visitors alike should remember
to never swim alone, never drink alcohol
before swimming, respect the power of the
surf and learn to swim.
Zero Tolerance for Litter Awareness
Month proclamation
Councilmember Vanderwerker reminded
residents about the town’s litter cleanup
program on April 15 starting at Town Hall
on Friday, April 15, at 9:30 a.m., noting
that the cleanup will include both morning
snacks and lunch afterward. He went on to
read a proclamation declaring the month
of April 2011 as to be Zero Tolerance for
Litter Awareness Month on Kiawah Island.
Debris Reduction Site contract
For several years, the Town of Kiawah has
been looking for a site near the island where
hurricane debris such as trees and limbs
could be ground into mulch, as burning
is no longer an accepted method of debris
destruction. Working with Buddy Darby
of Kiawah Development Partners, the town
has negotiated the use of a portion of 3321
Bohicket Road on Johns Island, in an area
known as Orange Hill Plantation. There is
no cost to the town until the site is needed,
and the lease when in use will be month to
month. “We’re very fortunate to have this,”
said Mayor Orban.
Councilmember Fran Wermuth asked
about the issue of compensation under
the lease, asking about the $30,000 cap
included in the language, and Attorney
Rhoad stated that the compensation section
contained very general language about the
lessor’s time, but nothing beyond that. “At
the very least, we felt that it should have
a maximum cap,” said Rhoad. Rhoad
also noted that the town went out for bids
on other property, but the Orange Hill
property was the only respondent.
Council approved the agreement
unanimously, and Councilmember
Wermuth noted that her approval was only
based on the fact that there were no other
options, but that the town did look for
other options.
Request to review older neighborhood
zoning standards
“Our fellow Councilmember, Charles
Lipuma, has had some concern over
building standards during the recent
Development Plan,” said Mayor Orban,
and in light of that, the Council would
like to ask the Planning Commission to
look into the requirements for building
standards in older neighborhoods around
the island.
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In a statement left by Lipuma for
the Council to read during his absence
(Lipuma was not present for the day’s
Council meeting), the background
for this request is that it is felt that
KIGR’s redevelopment of West Beach
and East Beach Village could trigger
redevelopment of the older neighborhoods
in Kiawah’s west end during the next
few years. The motion was to ask the
Planning Commission to fully review
the current land development regulations
applicable to existing R-2 Zone residential
neighborhoods which are currently
comprised of 1 to 1-1/2 story singe family
detached houses built at-grade and cottages
built on pilings, where lots are small; the
existing R-2 Zone neighborhoods in No.
1 with respect to replacing a single family
detached house or cottage with a duplex
or other attached residential unit; existing
R-3 Zone neighborhoods which are
currently comprised entirely of multi-family
villas and which existing zoning permits
a comingling of multifamily and single
family detached units; existing R-3 zoned
residential neighborhoods which permit
multifamily and single family detached
housing and is silent on parking location
standards for either class of residential units.
“The discussion is good, if nothing else,”
said Councilmember VanDerwerker. “It’s
[the current zoning regulations] 20 to 30
years old and things are different. I’m in
favor of looking at it.”
Councilmember Al Burnaford noted that
they will hold public hearings, and all
meetings on the issue will be open to the
public.
Council approved sending the request to
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the Planning Commission unanimously.
Communications Committee
Appointment: Jennie Troiano
Councilmember Wermuth recommended
that island resident Jennie Troiano
be appointed to the town’s new
Communications Committee, noting
her past experience as a teacher, chair of a
literary commission and editor of an in-
house business digest.
“It sounds like she’s immanently qualified
to be a part of your committee,” said
Orban. Troiano was approved for her
appointment by Council unanimously.
Ordinance 2011-02: prohibiting plastic
bags from yard waste collection
Councilmember VanDerwerker stated
that the County Council instituted an
ordinance a couple months ago which
prohibits plastic bags filled with yard
waste from being dumped at the Beesferry
landfill. The ordinance goes into effect
on June 30, and municipalities are in the
process of passing their own ordinances to
that effect. The reason, said VanDerwerker,
is that the yard waste is mulched and used
for compost at the landfill, and it was
not cost effective to have labor picking
up the shreds of plastic bags caught in
the mulcher. Paper bags for yard disposal
are available at Lowe’s and Home Depot,
as well as area hardware stores, and
VanDerwerker noted that he saw a pack of
five bags at Lowe’s for $1.98.
The ordinance will go into effect at the
same time as the County’s: June 30, 2011.
KI Council continued on page 4
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KI continued from page 3
Council approved first reading unanimously. A public hearing
will be held on this ordinance before the next Town Council,
May 3 at 1:30 p.m.
English as a second language charitable contribution
Darlene Jackson of the St. Johns Library recently contacted
Town Council in regards to their charitable contribution to
the library of $2,000 for English language software for the
local Hispanic community. Unfortunately, the software which
the Library was considering was no longer available in disc
form, but could be purchased as cloud-based software, which
Councilmember VanDerwerker pointed out was better in the
long run, as there were no discs to lose. The cost difference for
the new software is an additional $500, and Mayor Orban
stated that he could find the additional funds through a small
discretionary fund. Council approved the charitable donation
of $2500 to the St. Johns Library for English as a Second
Language software unanimously.
Darlene Jackson later thanked the Council during citizen’s
comments, stating that they believe this education software
will have a generational impact. “This is something that
is needed and we hope to tap into the population that is
embarrassed to enter into a formal educational setting,” said
Jackson, thanking Wendy Kulick for her help in making this
happen, as well.
Environmental & Public Works Committees
Councilmember VanDerwerker stated that the Committee
is currently looking into the possibility of the island being
designated by the Audobon Society as a habitat important
to migratory and shore birds. They are also continuing to
look into the control of invasive plant species on the island.
As for the Public Works Committee, they are looking into
the suitability of the handicap entrance to Town Hall, and
have invited the architects who designed the building to do a
review of the structure and see if there’s anything that needs
to be done so that it’s all in order.
Communications Committee
Councilmember Wermuth reported that she is continuing
to work with Councilmember Lipuma and Town
Administrator Rucker on possible changes to the employee
handbook. She also noted that the Public Safety Committee
will meet again on April 19.
Letter to the editor...
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Orban reported that he attended a Council of Dear Editor:
Governments where the topic of voting machines was
discussed. While the Town of Kiawah has not had any issue I always enjoy reading Jill Cataldo’s, (the super-
with them, apparently some other counties have had some couponing queen)  money-saving tips, so on March
trouble with miscounts. The COG also talked about the 26, 2011, at around 12 noon, I went to the Johns
census, and it was noted that Kiawah has grown by 40.2% Island  Food Lion Store  armed and ready   to take
since 2000, increasing from 1000 to 1626 residents in 10 advantage of a sale on Purina Dog Chow, 20 lb. size
years. for $9.99.  I planned to purchase two bags and use
Lastly, Orban stated that he met with Sam Reed of Seabrook
my two Purina coupons ($1) each and two Purina
Island, Buddy Darby of Kiawah Development Partners Pro Club CHECKS for $7 each, thus saving me
and Mayor Riley of the City of Charleston, among others,
a good bit of money.  As I was checking out, the
to discuss the Johns Island Greenway and 526. “It was a
cashier said she was not familiar with the CHECKS
pleasant meeting, and I got the feeling that Riley is very
supportive of completing 526 and supportive of our desire to and would have to ask the manager.  When the
have a greenway across Johns Island,” said Orban. manager came over, he hardly glanced at the checks,
mumbled something, and walked away.  It turned
Citizen’s Comments: out  he said the store would not accept the checks. 
Rich Thomas, a resident of Betsy Kerrison Road, Johns Island, I was astounded, as I have used the checks at that
stated that he submitted a Freedom of Information Act to the very store many times.  The cashier was quite nice
Town of Kiawah Island about six or seven weeks ago regarding and apologized.  I was shocked and  furious at the
the promotion of Greenway activities, and received a reply way I was treated by the store manager.  Needless to
that these activities had only started in January of this year. say, I shall never shop at this Food Lion again.  I did
After receiving a request for clarification on the time period call another Food Lion at 2144 Savannah Highway,
he was interested in, he received a reply that the Town would and the Customer Service person, Serena, could not
need additional time to gather the information. To date, he
have been more courteous and pleasant.  She said she
had received only a small number of emails and was extremely would be happy to accept the coupons and checks -
disappointed that he had not received anything else. He noted other than having to drive miles out of my way, I was
that he specifically asked for any documentation regarding
very happy with the way I was treated by Serena.
Maurice Washington being contracted by KICA with
financial support from the town. I have reported this incidence to Food Lion and
Mayor Orban asked if he could give all of his points asked for an explanation as to why the manager at
in writing to Town Administrator Tumiko Rucker, who the Johns Island Store was so unpleasant, and turned
would be returning from South Africa in about a week. me away?  This is not right and certainly does not sit
“We’ll write you a written response that will hopefully be well for Food Lion.
satisfactory,” said Orban.  
Lastly, Butch Neil of the island’s beach patrol service
thanked the Council for their proclamation of Beach Safety
Jean Townsend
Week. “We are beach aware 365 days of the year, but we Johns Island
appreciate anything that brings attention to that,” he smiled.
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Beach ride continued from cover
member Julie Lipovsky, a regular rider and volunteer at
Lowcountry Equine Assisted Therapy, or LEAP.
“I’ve never been on a trail ride with so much freedom,
and I’ve been on a bunch of trail rides,” said Holly
Bandtlow, another veteran rider who tagged along with
us for the day. “Looking forward to this ride made my
whole week better.”
Susan Franz, another member of the group whose
experience with horses goes back to childhood, agreed
enthusiastically with Holly. “From the moment you saw
the water sparking like a million diamonds, the energy was
evident. The combination of the ocean and the horses – it
was a natural tranquilizer.” She went on to compliment
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our guide, Benjamin, for his intuition in picking our
mounts. “Many thanks to Ben, who first sized us up to
make sure our ride was comfortable, and for checking in
with us often to make sure we were doing well.”
It was a perfect day and a perfect visit to Seabrook, and
even if it’s been a while since you’ve climbed onto a four-legged
form of transportation, do consider taking this rare opportunity
to ride along one of the finest beaches in America. For more
information on the Seabrook Equestrian Center, visit www.
DiscoverSeabrook.com or call 786-7541. The Seabrook
Equestrian Center is located at 3772 Seabrook Island Road
on Seabrook Island.
Riders Holly Bantlow (left)
and Julie Liposvky (right).
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Easter services
Palm Sunday is this coming Sunday, April
17, and Easter weekend starts on Thursday,
April 21.
Calvary of the Sea Islands
Easter Sunday: 9:30 a.m. at the Village
Green in Freshfields. Service is casual and
open to everyone. It is recommended that
guests bring a chair or blanket.
Calvary of the Sea Islands is located
at 1002 Landfall Way, Seabrook Island.
For more information, visit www.
calvaryseaislands.com or call 270-7979.
Church of our Saviour
Palm Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
services – Distribution of Palms.
Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m. – Messiah
and The Passover in All Saints Hall
Good Friday: 12 Noon – Good Friday
service.
Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - Sunrise
Services at Kiawah Island (Beachfront
at The Sanctuary) and Seabrook Island
(Ocean Terrace at the Beach Club)
9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – Celebration
services at the Church of Our Saviour.
Church of Our Saviour is located at
4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, just outside
the traffic circle for Kiawah and Seabrook.
Please call the church office at 768-2046
with any questions. www.our-saviour.net.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Lazarus Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Mass
Palm Sunday: 9 a.m. Mass, 11 a.m.
Mass, 1 p.m. Spanish Mass
Holy Thursday: 7 p.m. Mass
Good Friday: 2:30 p.m. Stations of the
Cross
Holy Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Candlelight
Service and Vigil
Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. Mass*, 9 a.m.
Mass*
11 a.m. Mass*, 1 p.m. Spanish Mass*
*Coffee and donuts will be served in the
Fellowship Hall following all Masses for
those who would like to attend.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is located
at 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. For more
info, call the church office at 768-0357 or
visit www.holyspiritjohnsisland.com.
Johns Island Presbyterian
Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Service
Good Friday: 7 p.m. - Tenebrae
(“shadows”) Service.
Easter Sunday: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Easter Services. Visitors are welcome
to bring flowers to add to the church’s
Living Cross, which will be on display in
front of the church on Easter Sunday.
Johns Island Presbyterian is located at
2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island. For more
information, call 559-9380, or visit www.
jipc.org.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Palm Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Parish Picnic
at Grace Chapel.
Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m. Service.
Good Friday: 12 p.m. Service, 6 p.m.
Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Service.
Easter Sunday: 6 a.m. – Easter Vigil
and Sunrise Service at Grace Chapel
in Rockville (Wadmalaw Island), 8
a.m. – Choral Eucharist, 10:22 a.m.
– Acoustical Mass at the Parish Life
Building, 10:30 a.m. – Sung Choral
Eucharist.
St. John’s Episcopal Church is located
3673 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island. For
more information, call 559-9560 or visit
www.stjohnsparish.net.
Hebron - Zion United
Presbyterian Church
Maundy Thursday: 7 p.m.
Easter Sunday: 7 a.m. - Sunrise Service.
Hebron - Zion United Presbyterian
Church is located 2915 Bohicket Road,
Johns Island. For more information, call
559-0865.
Stono Baptist Church
Palm Sunday: 11 a.m. - Lords Supper.
Good Friday: 8 a.m. - Pilgrimage
“Cross Walk” from Maybank Highway
to the Church (meet at the church).
7 p.m. – Easter Drama “His Passion for
You”, as well as Nail and Communion
Service.
Easter Sunday: 6:30 a.m. - Sunrise
Service followed by breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
11 a.m. - Easter Worship with drama
performance “His Passion for You.”
Stono Baptist Church is located at
953 Main Road, Johns Island. For more
information, call 559-9743 or visit www.
stonobaptist.org.
Freshfields in the spring
Enjoy free concerts and
holiday celebration for families
A
re you looking for a place to enjoy
the sights and sounds of spring in
Charleston? From concerts to an
Easter Festival, Freshfields Village has you
and your family covered for free!
Experience spring in full bloom during
the Spring Concert Series at the Freshfields
Village Green. This free series is sure to
entertain with bands performing beach
music, oldies, blues and rock from 6 until
9 p.m. on the last three Fridays of April.
April 15: The Coppertones- One of
the premier party bands of Charleston,
the Coppertones will be sure to keep you
on your feet all evening!  Their extensive
song list features beach music, oldies, and
R&B.  On Easter Sunday, April 24, Cavalry
April 22: The Rum Punch Bandits-
Originally a Jimmy Buffett tribute band,
The Rum Punch Bandits now perform
several genres such as beach, classic rock,
Tex-rock, gulf-n-western, and jam-rock.
This seven piece party band includes
two electric guitars, acoustic guitar, bass
guitar, keyboards/pedal steel, congas/
bongos, and drums.
April 29: Shrimp City Slim- Local
favorite Shrimp City Slim is back again
this season!  Creator of Lowcountry Blues,
a combination of post-modern blues
and various musical flavors heard on the
Carolina coast, songwriter and musician
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Gary Erwin and his band are creating
original music that is earning them a
reputation worldwide. 
Also planned for April is the annual
Easter Festival on Saturday, April 23.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children can
have their picture taken with the Easter
Bunny. Spring crafts, facepainting and
playing in the jump castle or inflatable
slide will keep the kids entertained.
Musician John Cusatis will provide tunes
for the afternoon, and audience members
will have a chance to sing, dance and play
an instrument in the band. All activities
during the festival are free and food will
be available for purchase.  
of the Sea Islands Church will hold an
Easter service on the Village Green at
9:30 a.m. The service is casual and open
to anyone.  We recommend guests bring a
chair or blanket. 
Freshfields Village is located on Johns
Island between Kiawah and Seabrook
islands.  With over 60 locally owned shops,
galleries, restaurants, services and businesses,
Freshfields has something for all ages and
price ranges.  Visit www.FreshfieldsVillage.
com or www.facebook.com/FreshfieldsVillage
information on new stores, events and other
announcements, or call guest services at
768-6491.
8 April 15, 2011

A Seabrook recital Fillies and folk music

Seabrook resident Anna Manicone Boulden 3rd Annual Open House Fundraiser for
presents short works on the piano Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding

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his Thursday, April 21, drop by the
Lake House on Seabrook Island
for a musical and educational
journey though some of the greatest short
works by a few of the world’s most notable
composers.
A native New Yorker, pianist Anna
Maincone Boulden has been performing
since the age of five. She received honors
in music at all academic levels: the High
School of Performing Arts in Manhattan,
Queens College of CUNY, and Yale
University where she was awarded a
full scholarship in her Masters’ Degree
program and received the Musical Arts
Prize. At age thirteen, she won first
place in the annual citywide WQXR
Competition broadcast in New York
adjudicated by Artur Rubinstein, Rudolf
Serkin and WQXR Music Director,
Abram Chasins. She had been a concerto
soloist since age twelve and a recitalist in
many of New York’s concert halls. As a
citywide competition winner, she soloed
in the popular Central Park Outdoor
Summer Concerts. A regular guest artist
at many prestigious institutions including
the Eastman School and the Yale Norfolk
Summer Festival, she played chamber
music throughout the northeast, and also
performed on tour in Europe.
As Anna Manicone Rosa, she
held teaching positions at New York
University, the City College of New York
and Manhattanville College. She also
co-directed, performed, and taught all
piano chamber music programs for the
New England Music Festival at Amherst
College in Massachusetts for two seasons;
all performances were broadcast live
throughout the northeast on a weekly
concert series by public radio station
WFCR. A faculty member at Central
State University in Connecticut for many
years, Professor Boulden taught piano,
theory, and music history, conducting
lecture-recitals and Master Classes.
Upon retirement, she enjoys the status of
Professor Emeritus of Music. Although she
worked with many prestigious musicians
throughout her long career, she credits her
finest tutelage to the late distinguished
Juilliard pedagogue, Nadia Reisenberg.
Join Anna Manicone Boulden this
Thursday, April 21, at the Seabrook Lake
House starting at 4 p.m. The event is free
and open to the public – however, those
wishing to attend from off island should call
243-0840 a day or so before the concert and
leave their last name in order to be admitted
at the gate.
his Sunday, April 17, take an
afternoon drive to CATR Farms
for the event, “In the Company
of Horses”, with a silent and live auction
and plenty of food and wine in a beautiful
setting.
Performing this year will be The
South Carolina Broadcasters, an award
winning old-time trio with modern day
appeal. Featuring David Sheppard (guitar,
CATR improves the lives of children and adults with disabilities
through the use of horses as a therapy tool.
vocals), Ivy Sheppard (fiddle,banjo, guitar,
vocals), and Grace Kennedy (banjo, ‘tit fer,
vocals), this group’s tight harmonies and
exceptional instrumentation give them a
powerful, early American classic sound.
The Broadcasters has won blue ribbons
at fiddler’s conventions, and has taken
standing ovations in rock-n-roll venues.
All three members share a common vision
and obsessive passion about the music
they are playing.
CATR(501c3) is celebrating
its 20th anniversary in 2011 and
is the area’s oldest nationally
accredited therapeutic horseback
riding center. CATR improves
the lives of children and adults
with disabilities through the use
of horses as a therapy tool.
For more information, visit
www.catrfarms.org or call
559-6040. Charleston Area
Therapeutic Riding is located
at 2669 Hamilton Road, Johns
Island.

Prelude to Piccolo
By Stephanie Braswell

T
o celebrate the beginning of Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto, the premiere
arts festivals of the southeast which will be held this May 27 through
June 12, the Kiawah Island Arts Council will be hosting a sampling of
several of this year’s musical themes on May 1 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Program highlights include a solo organ recital; Scott Turkington performing
Marcel Dupré’s haunting Cortège et Litanie, Op. 19 No. 2; and a performance by
Charleston Pro Musica, a group which will be featured during Spoleto’s popular
Early Music Series. Charleston Pro Musica is coordinated by Steve Rosenberg, a
2011 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner award recipient. The Prelude concert will conclude
with a high energy presentation of jazz classics performed by John Tecklenburg
and Friends.
Prelude to Piccolo will be held on May 1 at 4 p.m. in Holy Spirit Catholic Church,
3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. This event is free and open to the public.
For complimentary tickets, call Kiawah Town Hall at 768-9166.

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Friday, April 15
Music on the Green
The Coppertones, one of the premier party
bands of Charleston, will be playing at the
Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. For
more info, call Freshfields Guest Services at
768-6491, or visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival
(ECCKF)
This 21st annual event is a family-friendly full
weekend immersion in canoeing, kayaking
and stand up paddleboarding at James Island
County Park. Visit www.ccprc.com/ecckf for
details or call 795-4386. Fri-Sun, 8:30 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Kiawah Road & River Clean Up
From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. along the Kiawah
Island Parkway, Beachwalker Drive,
Beachwalker County Park and along the edges
of various marshes and rivers. Meet at Town
Hall at 9:30 a.m. To volunteer, call 768-9166
or email lshannon@kiawahisland.org.
Saturday, April 16
 Kiawah Island Annual Earth Fest
Come to Night Heron Park for the afternoon
and enjoy the eco-friendly vendors, artists and
family crafts. Admission is complimentary.
Also stop by KICA’s Cars in the Park! Held at
the same time in the Night Heron Park Soccer
Field. 10am – 2pm.
Island Connection Calendar
Brahms’ Requiem for David Stahl Wednesday, April 20
8 p.m. at the Memminger Auditorium,
56 Beaufain Street, in downtown Container Gardening Demo at the
Charleston. Tickets are available at www. Sandcastle
CharlestonSymphonyChorus.org, Gaillard Kiawah Island Lead Horticulturist Randolph
Box Office (cash only), and At the Door Wadsworth will feature plants native to the
(subject to availability). For more information, Southeast Coast in a container gardening
call 670-4335. talk starting at 2 p.m. at the Sandcastle
Community Center on Kiawah Island. Free
Sunday, April 17 and open to the public. Please  RSVP for this
complimentary presentation by April 18 to
3rd Annual CATR Open House Fundraiser Member Services at 768-3875 or sandcastle@
Enjoy a silent and live auction, and plenty kica.us.
of food and wine with music by The South
Carolina Broadcasters. 4 to 7 p.m. at Thursday, April 21
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, 2669
A Seabrook Piano Recital
Hamilton Road, Johns Island. For more info,
Presented by pianist Anna Manicone Boulden,
call 559-6040 or visit www.CATRfarms.org.   Music on the Green
7 to 11 p.m. at the SC Aquarium. For more
info, visit www.thewaterball.org
Friday, April 22
Earth Day
Sea Island Chamber Art Walk 2011
A Fine Art Invitational Show Friday, April
22, from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, April
23, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Bohicket
Marina (1880 Andell Bluff Blvd). Featured
artists include Tina Mayland, Tate Nation,
Karen Hagan, Bob LeFevre and more. For
more info, visit www.seaislandschamber.org or
call 793-1234.
# 24808. Free. For more info, call 795-4386
or visit www.ccprc.com.
Rent-a-chick
Legare Farms is offering a pair of baby chicks
for two weeks for just $25. The chicks come
with their own box, two weeks worth of food,
a watering device, and instructions on how to
take care of them. Call the farm at 559-0788
or e-mail legarefarms@bellsouth.net to reserve
your chicks.
Saturday, April 23
Freshfields Easter Festival
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children can have
their picture taken with the Easter Bunny,
do spring crafts, and enjoy facepainting and
basket items like children’s clothing, chocolate
creations, jewelry, photography, painting,
serving ware, and much more! Free and
open to the public. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Sandcastle Community Center. For more
information, contact the Sandcastle at 768-
3875. The Kiawah Sandcastle is located at 1
Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island.
Sunday, April 24
Happy Easter!
Thursday, April 28
Our World series: Art with Michael Haga
Michael Haga, assistant dean of the College
of Charleston School of the Arts and adjunct
April 28
Barbarian Traditions in Early Medieval Art, at
Kiawah’s Sandcastle starting at 3 p.m. Light
selection of wine and cheese will be served.
Reservations are due by April 23. Free and
open to the public. For more info, call the
Sandcastle at 768-3875 or sandcastle@kica.us.
“Finders Keepers” Clothing Sale
For TWO DAYS ONLY, the Berkeley Electric
conference room (3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns
Island) will be transformed into an upscale
resale boutique to benefit Sea Island Habitat
for Humanity’s Women Build project! April
28 & 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
to 7 p.m. For more info, call Molly Coffey
at 768.0998 x113 or email advancement@
seaislandhabitat.org

Gardening by the Moon

Monday, April 18
Seadogs Beach Party
From the Farmers’ Almanac
The annual Seadogs Beach Party to benefit Pet
A pril 2011 Helpers is will be held at 5 p.m. at Seabrook’s
15th Grub Out Weeds, Briars, And Other Plant Pests. North Beach. Bring an hors d’oeuvre to share
and BYOB.  Dogs welcome. Donation checks
16th-17th First Day Good For Planting Corn, Melons, Squash, Tomatoes, And
may be made out to Pet Helpers and cash is
Other Aboveground Crops. Last Day Favorable For Planting Root Crops. All Days
also welcome.  Pet Helpers is a private non
Favorable For Sowing Grains, Hay And Fodder Crops, And For Planting Flowers.
profit 501(c)3 organization.  registration is required. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Course
18th-20th Good Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Radishes, Turnips, Peanuts,
And Other Root Crops. Also Good For Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Johns Island R egional Library
Kale, Celery, And Other Leafy Vegetables. Start Seedbeds. Good Days For 3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945
Transplanting. Hours:
21st-22nd Barren Days. Do No Planting. Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
23rd-25th Favorable Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Turnips, Radishes, Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Onions, And Other Root Crops.
page
the recital will contain short works for the piano
by different composers in contrasting musical
styles. 4 p.m. at the Lake House on Seabrook
Island. Admission is free, but off-islanders
should call 243-0840 a day or so before the
concert.
Second Annual Water Ball
This year’s event will feature live entertainment
and silent auction, as well as hors-d’oeuvres,
beer, wine and a Water Ball specialty cocktail.
Photography Exhibit: Susan Budnick
April 1 – 30, A member of the Charleston
Artist Guild and the Carolina Foothills
Artisan Center, Susan’s works have been
displayed and are part of collections
throughout the Southeast.  We’ll give you a poem, you find the
The Rum Punch Bandits will be playing at the
playing in the jump castle or inflatable slide. professor of art history, will present, The
Freshfields Village Green from 6 to 9 p.m. For
more info, call Freshfields Guest Services at
Musician John Cusatis will provide tunes
for the afternoon. Free, with food available
768-6491, or visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
for purchase. For more info, call Freshfields
Guest Services at 768-6491, or visit www.
Beachwalker Bird Walks
freshfieldsvillage.com.
From Kiawah Beachwalker Park we will hike
nearly two miles of pristine beach looking
Kiawah’s Artists and Artisans of the
for a variety of birds including raptors and
Lowcountry
songbirds. The program is free, however pre-
The perfect opportunity to purchase Easter
PLAY with Dad: Nursery Rhymes (all
ages) Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. PLAY with Dad: Bunny Stories and an
Egg Hunt! (all ages) Saturday, April 23,
National Poetry Month: Name that at 11 a.m.
Author (grades 5 – 8) April 18 to 23
Club Anime (ages 12 – 19)

26th-27th Excellent Time To Kill Weeds, Briars, Poison Ivy, And Other Plant Pests. Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult) author! Prizes will be awarded. Saturday, April 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
28th-29th Favorable Days For Planting Root Crops, Extra Good For Vine Crops. Mondays: April 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m. Early Literacy Station (ages 11 and
Set Strawberry Plants. Good Days For Transplanting.   younger) April 1 to 30 Sea Islands Book Club (adults) Teen Poetry Slam (grades 6 – 12)
Time for Twos (2 – 3 years old with adult) Tuesday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Copyright Farmers’ Almanac 2011, www.farmersalmanac.com Tuesdays: April 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m. National Poetry Month Trivia Contest We’ll discuss Long Lost by Harlan Young adults are invited to share their
(grades 6-12) April 1 to 30 Coben. Copies of the book may be poetry and express themselves in a live
Preschool Storytime (3 – 6 years) In celebration of National Poetry Month, obtained from the Reference Desk for competition before judges.
Wednesdays: April 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m. stop by the Reference Desk and answer check out while supplies last.
a

a trivia question about famous poets and PLAY: April Showers Bring May
poetry for a candy prize! Make A Joyful Noise! (all ages) Flowers! (all ages)
*Email Basics (adults/young adults) Wednesday, April 20, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Take

Tuesday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AARP Free Income Tax Assistance Join the students’ Gospel Choir of St
(adults) Saturday, April 16 ,from 10 John’s High School for an uplifting gospel PLAY: Book Explorers (ages 6 and
*Internet Basics (adults/young adults) a.m. to 2 p.m. Free tax assistance will be performance! younger) Friday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. offered by AARP volunteers through April
16. Senior citizens will have preference. Create a Resume (adults/young adults) Photography Show and Sale Featuring
*All computer classes are free. For more Last person accepted at 1 p.m. Assistance Thursday, April 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. Susan Budnick (all ages) 
information please call 559-1945 and ask in Spanish will be available. Registration starts 4/7. Space is limited; Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
for the Reference Department. Class space is please call 559-1945 to register.
available for 8 participants per session. Facebook Focus (grades 6-12)   PLAY with Dad: National Poetry
Wednesday, April 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. PLAY: Bedtime Stories (all ages) Month Wrap-Up (all ages) Saturday,
Thursday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. April 30, at 11 a.m.
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What’s Hot

Safe bicycle riding tips

provided by the St. Johns Fire & Rescue Department

W
hile driving on Kiawah Island Parkway the
other day, I was fortunate enough to witness
a beautiful yet rare sight: bicyclists wearing
helmets! Many bicycle-related crashes resulting in injury
or death are associated with not wearing a bicycle helmet.
To maximize your safety, always wear a helmet and follow
the rules of the road:
• Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Everyone
should wear a helmet regardless of age or experience.
• Adjust your bicycle to fit. When standing over your
bicycle, there should be 1 to 2 inches between you and
the top tube (bar) when using a road bike, and 3 to 4 inches
if using a mountain bicycle. The seat should be level front
to back, and the seat height should be adjusted to allow a slight bend at the
knee when the leg is fully extended. The handlebar height should be at the same
level with the seat.
• Check your equipment. Before riding, inflate tires properly and check that your
brakes work. Check child seats to ensure that they are secured properly.
• See and be seen. Wearing white has not been shown to make you more visible.
Rather, you should always wear neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors when
riding day or night. Also, wear something that reflects light such as reflective
tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver
doesn’t mean the driver can see you. Stay on established bike paths if they are
available.
• Control your bicycle. Always ride with both hands on the handlebars. Carry
books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack.
• Watch for and avoid road hazards. Be on the lookout for hazards such as
potholes, broken glass, gravel, puddles, leaves, and dogs. All of these hazards can
cause a crash. If you are riding with friends and you are in the lead, yell out and
point to the hazard to alert the riders behind you.
These fire safety tips are provided by the St. Johns Fire & Rescue Department and Captain
James T. Ghi, St. John’s Fire Prevention Specialist. For more information on fire safety tips,
contact Captain Ghi at j.ghi@stjfd.org or call 296-8392.
April 15, 2011
The Ball Begins - April 12, 1861
F
or most Charlestonians, Fort Sumter is considered
hallowed ground. And that is as it should be.
The first recollections of my life are of the Civil
War Centennial in 1961. At age five, my family climbed
into the car and headed toward a reenactment of the firing
on Fort Sumter at the Battery in downtown Charleston.
My father had purchased Confederate hats and flags for
all of us to cheer on the ghosts of April 12, 1861. We
parked along the sea wall with dozens of other cars,
and watched as fireworks, substituting for cannonballs,
whizzed through the early evening sky. That day stirred
my small soul with a passion for the Civil War that burns
even to this day.
General P.G.T. Beauregard commanded the
Confederate forces in Charleston. He sent a message
to his former Artillery instructor at West Point and
commander of the Union troops holding Fort Sumter,
Major Robert Anderson. The message read, “I am ordered
by the Government of the Confederate States to demand
evacuation of Fort Sumter. All proper facilities will be
afforded for the removal of yourself and command, to
any post in the United States which you may select. The
Flag which you have upheld so long and with so much
fortitude, under the most trying of circumstances, may
be saluted by you on taking it down.”
Major Anderson conferred with his officers, and they
all rejected this offer. Anderson’s reply was, “Gentlemen,
if you do not batter us to pieces, we shall be starved out in
a few days.” As a lifelong soldier and officer in the United
States Military, he vowed to hold the fort at all costs.
The Confederate Government, on the other hand, did
not want to take the fort by force. Gaining the fort by
its surrender, without bloodshed and the destruction of a
prized fortification, was their goal. The Secretary of War
for the Confederacy telegraphed General Beauregard,
history
By Robert E. Bohrn Jr.
stating, “Do not desire needlessly to bombard Fort
Sumter. If Major Anderson will state the time at which,
as indicated by him, he will evacuate, and agree in the
meantime that he will not use his guns against us, unless
ours should be employed against Fort Sumter, you are
authorized thus to avoid the effusion of blood. If this, or
its equivalent be refused, reduce the fort as your judgment
decides to be most practicable.”
Beauregard’s next message to Anderson was short
and sweet: “If you will state the time of which you will
evacuate Fort Sumter, we will abstain from firing upon
you.” Anderson’s reply was, “We will evacuate Fort
Sumter on the 15th instant, should I not receive prior, to
that time, controlling instructions from my Government
or additional supplies.”
To the Confederate, this reply was unacceptable and
had too many conditions attached to it. Confederate
Colonel Chestnut, who delivered the last message to
Anderson, wrote a blunt rejection of Anderson’s terms,
which he signed and handed to Major Anderson.
Col. Chestnut’s note read: “ Fort Sumter, S.C., April 12,
1861, 3:20 A.M.- Sir: By authority of Brigadier General
13
Beauregard, Commanding the Provisional Forces of the
Confederate States, we have the honor to notify you that
he will open fire of his batteries on Fort Sumter in one
hour from this time.” This message deeply moved Major
Anderson. He escorted Colonel Chestnut back to his
boat, pressed the Colonel’s hand and told him, “If we
never meet in this world again, God grant that we may
meet in the next.”
Col. Chestnut’s boat was then rowed to nearby Fort
Johnson. In the distance, he could hear the pealing of
the bells from St. Michael’s in Charleston, as was ordered
by General Beauregard. The Colonel ordered the Captain
in command of Fort Johnson to fire the signal shell at
Fort Sumter that would open the bombardment of Fort
Sumter and the Civil War.
At 4:30 a.m., a ten inch mortar at Fort Johnson was
fired. Its burning fuse traced its way across the black sky
as it arched and fell into Fort Sumter. To a cannoneer on
Morris Island, the shell looked “like a firefly.” With this
first shot, the deadliest war in American History began in
Charleston Harbor.
Fort Sumter was soon encircled by a ring of cannon
fire. Fortifications surrounded her, hurling shot and shell
at her from every direction. The Confederate batteries
which were firing on Fort Sumter included Steven’s
Ironclad Battery, Cummings Point Battery, Channel
Battery, Ironclad Floating Battery, Dahlgren Battery,
Enfilade Battery, Sumter Battery, Mount Pleasant
Battery, Oblique Battery, Upper Battery, Lower Battery,
Mortar Battery No.1 and No.2, Trapier Battery and Fort
Moultrie.
Hundreds of artillery shells were being fired on Fort
Sumter, and the fort’s masonry walls showered bricks
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Police Blotter
March 12: (Kiawah Island Parkway)
A Johns Island resident hit a palm tree
on the Kiawah Island Parkway just after
exiting the main gate. The driver stated
that she had swerved to avoid hitting a
squirrel and instead, hit the tree.
March 18: (Kiawah) The victim, calling
from a road in North Carolina, reported
that on Monday, March 14, he met
subject #1 at a bar/brewery in Charlotte,
North Carolina, and invited her back
to South Carolina. On March 17, the
victim and subject #1 went to a strip
club and met with subject #2 and later
went to subject #3’s house on Sullivan’s
Island “to continue partying.” At some
point during the night, the victim and
subject #1 left and went to the Sanctuary
to spend the night. Subject #1 left at
some point, although the victim does not
remember when. When the victim went
to check out of the Sanctuary, he found
that someone had entered his vehicle
and stolen several electronic items, a
bike, his clothes, money and a pair of
sunglasses. The victim did note that he
did not lock his car, and that he couldn’t
give an accurate description of subject
#3.
March 19: (Kiawah) An officer
responded to a report of a female on the
beach with her top off near Windswept
Villas. On arriving, the officer was
unable to locate the subject, but soon
received a report that she was at Night
Heron pool. Unable to locate her there,
the officer received a third report that
she was on the beach, once again near
Windswept. On arrival, the officer
found the subject floating in the surf,
fully clothed. When the subject finally
exited the water, she was unsteady on
her feet and a strong odor of alcohol was
about her person. The subject was told
to leave as it is illegal to be drunk on
the beach, and that there were several
reports of her exposing her breasts. The
subject stated that she did nothing of
the sort and demanded to talk with the
complainants, but the officer pointed out
that none were around, and if she
didn’t leave the beach, she was
going to jail. The officer finally
placed the woman under arrest, but
as they approached the boardwalk, the
subject fell to her knees and screamed
“What are you doing to me?” After
several minutes of screaming and asking
why she was being arrested, the subject
settled down enough to walk to the end
of the boardwalk where she sat down
and refused to move. She was finally
picked up by the responding officer
and security, and the subject screamed
and made a scene all the way to the
officer’s patrol car. Once the subject
was in the car, she was transported to
the Charleston County detention center
and charged with Disorderly Conduct
(Public Intoxication).
March 20: (Kiawah) An officer
responded to Kiawah Island Club Drive
in response to an activated alarm. The
officer found the back porch door
unlocked and open, but on checking the
residence, found that it appeared to be in
normal condition. When the key holder
arrived, they also stated that nothing
seemed disturbed or missing.
March 25: (Seabrook) The victim
reported that several pieces of jewelry
valued at approximately $9100 were
missing from her bedroom and she has
not seen them since August 2010. The
victim stated that she noticed they were
missing some time afterward, but didn’t
think much of it as she thought the items
must have been misplaced. As time
went on, however, the victim began
to suspect that the items were stolen.
Looking back, she could only remember
a painting and contracting company
coming to her house last August, and
they had left the door open during the
day for easy access. However, nothing
appeared strange at the
house after they were
done. There were no
signs of break-in
to the residence.
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Discover clothing treasures
Shop ‘til you drop and support Sea Island
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build
G
et your pocketbooks ready and time homeowners since 1978 and has
come join us for the second annual been able to help more than 270 families
Finders Keepers upscale clothing since its start.  Every spring, SIHH hosts a
resale event! On Thursday, April 28, and project called Women Build, which brings
Friday, April 29, Sea Island Habitat for together women from all walks of life to
Humanity will transform the Berkeley address poverty housing by funding and
Electric multi-purpose room into a resale building a Habitat home for a deserving
boutique selling dresses, silk blouses, sports family. This year’s Women Build home will
clothes, and more, all to benefit the 2011 cost approximately $60,000 to construct,
Women Build home. with volunteer building taking place from
April 30 to May 7. All of the proceeds from
“We are so excited to be hosting such
a fabulous event,” says Anne Randall, the Finders Keepers sale will go directly
Volunteer Coordinator for Sea Island towards funding the Sea Island Habitat
Habitat for Humanity (SIHH). “Ginny Women Build project.
Larence of Kiawah Island and several other The sale will take place at Berkeley
ladies have been recruiting donations, and Electric multi purpose room (3351
we have received some great items so far: Maybank Highway, Johns Island) on
pants, coats, beautiful blouses, purses and Thursday April 28, and Friday April 29,
more. And with all the proceeds from the from 11-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. With racks
sale going directly towards the Women upon racks of handbags, scarves, blouses,
Build home, you can feel good about pants, skirts and more, shoppers will be
shopping since your purchases will be able to find something truly unique—at a
helping the Women Build family become great price and for a great cause!
first-time homeowners!”
For more information on the sale, call
Sea Island Habitat has been helping Rhea Miller at 768-0998, x116.
families in the Lowcountry become first-
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Date High Tide Low Tide
Apr 15 6:40am/7:50pm 12:01am/12:25pm
Apr 16 7:07am/7:45pm 1:01am/1:17pm
Apr 17 8:01am/8:38pm 1:56am/2:07pm
Apr 18 8:54am/9:30pm 2:50am/2:57pm
Apr 19 9:45am/10:22pm 3:42am/3:47pm
Apr 20 10:37am/11:14pm 4:34am/4:37pm
Apr 21 11:29am 5:26am/5:28pm
Apr 22 12:07am/12:23 6:19am/6:22pm
Apr 23 1:02am/1:19pm 7:12am/7:18pm
Apr 24 1:58am/2:17pm 8:07am/8:19pm
Apr 25 2:55am/3:16pm 9:03am/9:21pm
Apr 26 3:50am/4:12pm 9:56am/10:22pm
Apr 27 4:42am/5:05pm 10:46am/11:18pm
Apr 28 5:32am/5:54pm 11:33am
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
April 15, 2011
Back in the saddles again
By Rich Thomas
A
bout a year and a half ago, a group
of cycling enthusiasts from Johns,
Kiawah, and Seabrook Islands
got together to start a cycling club in the
local area.  With the exception of this past
winter, we have had group rides almost
every week.  On Sunday mornings we
usually ride the roads in groups of two or
more with cyclists of varying ability levels.
Couples, parents and their children, and
just good friends get together and ride
between 25 and 50 miles on varying
routes between Johns, Wadmalaw, and
Seabrook Islands. Traffic is light most
Sunday mornings and the company is
incredible.  We usually ride a moderate
17 to 18 mph pace, with the fast kids
encouraging the occasional sprint to get
our hearts pumping a bit more.  This is
a pace that most can attain with a few
rides and a good bike, but we promise not
to leave you behind if you need a little
extra time or are still working up your
endurance.
Leaving the Sea Islands Health Care
center on Maybank and riding out to
Wadmalaw on Bears Bluff before taking
Maybank to Rockville is one of our most
popular and enjoyable 30 to 45 mile rides,
but we also leave from the high school
and do Chisholm Road and other back
roads for 20 to 45 miles.  Some mornings
we’ll simply start at Freshfields and do a
quick circuit or two of Seabrook before
15
Bingo!
T
he community room at Hebron “It’s a great crowd today,” said Reverend
Zion Presbyterian Church was Henry River as he walked through the
riding along Betsy Kerrison Parkway to packed with more than 80 seniors crowd, taking pictures of happy prize
get the kinks out.  This year we plan to on April 6, all of them gathered together winners. “Every year we get more and
do some destination rides in areas such as with heads down over their tables. For more.”
Edisto or the Francis Marion forest to see minutes at a time, not a sound could be Every second Wednesday of the month,
some new country, and we hope to do a heard except the clatter of ping pong balls the Hebron St. Francis Senior Center hosts
local “century” of at least 100km (about as they fell out of a small bingo cage. Then a small group bingo game just for the fun
65 miles) that would be a good workout the voice of volunteer James Parlor rang of it, but seniors across Johns Island look
for all.  Some members of the group are out: “B,32! I,2! N,59!” forward to this annual tournament.
into triathlons, and our rides are a great “Bingo!” someone yelled, and the room
way to get into and stay in shape for those erupted. Cheering, double checking the For more information about the Hebron
events. St. Francis Senior Center, call the Hebron
numbers, everyone celebrating and having
Zion church at 559-0865. The group
Besides road bikes, we also have a a wonderful time. The winner smiled from
is currently looking either for help with
group that enjoys mountain and hybrid ear to ear as they walked up to the long transportation, or the donation of a vehicle
bikes.  Not quite as fast as the road bikes, table at the front of the room which was to help bring seniors to meetings who can’t
these rides still offer plenty of good filled with dozens upon dozens of prizes. drive themselves.
exercise, camaraderie, beautiful scenery, Thanks to the generous donations of the
and a nice way to spend a couple of hours.  Johns Island Rotary Club, as well
Some rides have included a mix of riders as the James Island Harris Teeter,
and bikes, and we all sort it out to get in a Berkeley Electric Cooperative, The
workout and have some fun. Station at Kiawah Island, and the
All are welcome on our rides. For James Island Walmart, there were
more information and ride times, email more than enough prizes to go
JIKISICycling@gmail.com, or visit our around. And even if you didn’t get a
Google group at groups.google.com/ “bingo”, Hebron St. Francis Senior
group/jikisi-cycling for ride plans, etc.  Center Director Virtere LaBoard
Feel free to send an email if you would would draw door prize winners from
a bowl every half hour, practically
like to join us.  This is an informal group
guaranteeing that everyone went
with no real membership requirements
home with something. And thanks
other than an interest in cycling.  Garish
to Reggie Simmons of Professional
spandex is optional.
Catering on Johns Island, no one
Please share the road, give cyclists a went hungry, either. Lunch for the
good distance when passing in your motor event included fried chicken, ham,
vehicle, and come join us for a ride! vegetable medley, bread pudding,
James Parlor calls out Bingo numbers and letters during the
ice cream, cake and punch.
annual Bingo tournament at Hebron Zion.
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16 April 15, 2011
KIAWAH ISLAND RECREATION Suncatchers: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Jr. Naturalist: Animal Care: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Barrier Island Beginnings: : 9 -11 a.m.
Surf Fishing: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Open Daily from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. call 768-6001 for more info Pick Up Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Turtles’ Nest: 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Kid’s Night Out: Kiawah Kampout: Butterfly Walk: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday, April 15 Easter Sunday, April 24 (5-11yr olds) 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Kamp Kiawah - “Block” Party: (3-11yr
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Back Island Birding: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Adult Twilight Paddle: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. olds) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah: Sports-a-palooza: Marsh Kayaking: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Night Beach Walk: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. Secret Life of Bugs: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 3-11, 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Gator Walk: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Teen Night: Mario Brother’s Night: Stepping Stones: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Knit Fit: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Easter Bunny arrives in the park! 9:30 a.m. 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Jr. Naturalist: Marsh Ecology: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Roadside & River Cleanup: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt & Toss: 10 a.m. Pick Up Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Stepping Stones: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Family Kayaking: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays, April 19 & 26 Tricky Trivia: 7 p.m.
Kamp Kiawah KNO: Kiawah Tye Dye: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Night Beach Walk: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Kampout: Ages 5-11, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Reptile Round-up: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Back Island Birding: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Teen Night: Campfire Social &
Pickup Games: Volleyball: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sand Sculpting Contest: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kamp Kiawah: “Superhero Summit”: Ultimate Frisbee: 9:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sundaes: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (3&4yr olds) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Teen Night: Laser Tag: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Kamp Kiawah : “Sports-a-palooza”:
Saturday, April 16 (5-11yr olds) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 21 & 28
Historical Sunset Cycle: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Turtle Tracks: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Family Kayaking: 9- 11 a.m. Marsh Kayaking: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Kiawah Island Earth Fest: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, April 18 & 25 Pluff Mud Paddle (April 26 only): 9- 11 a.m. Kamp Kiawah: Lil’ Chompers (3&4yr
KICA’s Cars in the Park: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekdays, April 18 - 29 Turtles’ Nest: 10 a.m. -3 p.m. olds): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pickup Games: Soccer: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Near Coastal and Reef Fishing: 7:30 Family Kayaking: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Kamp Kiawah: Scales & Tails (5-11yr
a.m. & 1 p.m. Each tour is 4.5 hours Kamp Kiawah: Tropical Tuesdays: olds): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 17 Inshore Fishing Charter: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (3-11yr olds) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Yoga: 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Tideland Treasures: 8:30 a.m., 10:30, 1 Reptile Feeding: 2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Wildlife in the Wetlands: 9:30 a.m. - 12p.m.
Near Coastal and Reef Fishing: 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each tour is 1.5 hours Reptile Roundup: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Turtles’ Nest: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
a.m. & 1 p.m. Each tour is 4.5 hours Dolphin Encounters: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 Alligator Adventure: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Family Kayaking: 12 - 2 p.m.
Inshore Fishing Charter: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. p.m. 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Each tour is 1.5 hours. Tye Dye : 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Kamp Kiawah: Everyday is Earth Day
Tideland Treasures: 8:30 a.m., 10:30, 1 Gator Walk: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Jr. Naturalist: Entomology: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (3-11yr olds): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
p.m. and 3 p.m. Each tour is 1.5 hours Sunset Cruise: 6:45 p.m. - Sunset Bingo & Floats (April 19 only): 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Crabby Crustaceans: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dolphin Encounters: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 The Big Game Show (April 26 only): 6:45 p.m. Youth 3-on-3 Basketball: 4 - 5 p.m.
p.m. 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Each tour is 1.5 hours. Kamp Kiawah: Kiawah Kiddies: Pick Up Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Alligator Adventure: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Back Island Birding: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. (3&4yr olds)8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Night Exploration: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tye Dye: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Gator Walk 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Kamp Kiawah: Kiawah Day: Scenic Cinema: Double Feature: 7:45 p.m. Jr. Naturalist: Wildlife Tracking: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Family Kayaking: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (5-11yr olds): 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SoccerDemo&games(April 21): 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Pluff Mud Paddle: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Family Kayaking: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kid’s Night Out:Sanctuary Splash
Inshore Fishing Charter: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays, April 20 & 27
Butterfly Walk: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Bash: (5-11yr olds) 6 - 9 p.m.
Reptile Round-up: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Kamp Kiawah - “Mad Scientist Kamp Kiawah: Pirates & Princesses: Pick Up Games: Basketball: 6 - 7 p.m.
Pick Up Games: Basketball: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mania”: (3-11yr olds) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (3&4yr olds) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Night Exploration: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Historical Sunset Cycle: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Inshore Fishing Charter: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Kamp Kiawah: Pirate Trails & Tides: Adult Twilight Paddle: 7 - 9 p.m.
Sunset Cruise: 6:45 p.m. - Sunset Pluff Mud Paddle (April 18 only): 2 - 4 p.m. (5-11yr olds) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Teen 3-on-3 Basketball: 9 - 11 p.m.
Teen Night: Laser Tag: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Scales & Scutes: 2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Marsh Kayaking: 9 -11 a.m.
April 15, 2011
Artists and Artisans
of the Lowcountry
By Jennifer Woody
S
pring in the Lowcountry means the weather is warming,
the birds are chirping, the golfers are on the courses and
the gators are in the water hazards! It also means it is time
for Kiawah’s fine artists, artisans, and photographers to display
their talents at the Sandcastle’s spring showcase this coming
Saturday, April 23. This event provides the perfect opportunity
to purchase Easter basket items like children’s clothing and
delicious chocolate creations, jewelry (for your personal Easter
basket),  as well as  home-enhancing items such as framed
photography, serving ware, and much more! Additionally,
Kiawah’s talented fine artists will display their gallery-quality
work for viewing and purchase. No matter what medium
you prefer, you will likely find it at this event. Admission is
complimentary and the event is open to the public, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Sandcastle Community Center.
For more information, contact the Sandcastle at 768-3875.
The Kiawah Sandcastle is located at 1 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah
Island.
History continued from page 13
and shell fragments throughout the fort’s interior. A
correspondent from the Charleston Courier wrote,
“the grim fortress of Fort Sumter is beleaguered”, and
after the first shot, “The outline of this great volcanic
crater was illuminated with a line of twinkling lights;
the clustering of shells illuminated the sky above it; the
balls clattered thick as hail upon Sumter’s sides ... and
so, at the break of day, amidst the bursting of bombs,
and the roaring of ordnance, and before thousands of
spectators, whose home and liberties and lives were at
stake, was enacted the first great scene in the opening
drama of this momentous history.”
The sun arose at 5:37 that fateful morning. Inside
Fort Sumter, the soldiers made for cover against the
storm of artillery raining in upon them. The fort was
silent during the beginning of the bombardment.
Major Anderson had but 21 working cannons, and
could not site or aim them in the darkness of the
early morning hours. He also had no fuses for the
explosive shells. His ammunition consisted of solid
shot cannonballs. He was outnumbered 100 to 1, so
his actions were to be conservative. He and his soldiers
breakfasted on “fatty pork, water, and some farina for
the officers.” He ordered his men to take cover in the
fort’s lower casements, and to be careful of their lives.
Anderson said, “Make no imprudent exposure of your
person to the enemies’ fire.”
As the dawn’s light filtered into the fort, his gunner
prepared to defend their flag. Sumter’s guns facing
Cummings Point on Morris Island were brought to
bear on those Confederate batteries positioned there.
The honor for the first shot to be fired from Fort
Sumter was given to Captain Abner Doubleday. He
aimed a 32-pounder at Stevens Ironclad Battery and
fired. The honor for manning this battery was given
to the “Palmetto Guards.” Capt. Doubleday’s shot hit
the slanting iron battery wall, and bounced like “peas
or marbles off a turtle’s back.”
Little did those engaged in battle that day on April
19
12, 1861, know, as they fought for country and honor,
what the future held for them and their country: that
this battle was to lead to four years of arduous warfare
throughout the North and the South. The cannon fire
that began at 4:30 a.m. was to be a battle that was
fought by both sides, each believing theirs’ was a just
cause, and that God was on their side.
The Philadelphia Inquirer headline on April 12,
1861, read, “Charleston April 12 - The Ball has been
opened at last and the war is inaugurated!”
In the next installment of “The Ball Begins -
April 12, 1861”, we shall continue with the ongoing
bombardment, bravery, and insights of the first battle
of the Civil War.
Timeline
compiled by Paul Hedden/Historian, J&G Tours
April 3 - Gen. Beauregard assumes command of
the Confederate Army in Charleston.
April 11 - Evacuation of Fort Sumter demanded
by Confederate forces. The Union soliders, under
the command of Major Anderson, decline.
April 12 - Notice is sent to Fort Sumter that fire
would open. A signal shell is thrown from Fort
Johnson. The Union forces reply with fire at 7
a.m. U.S. steamship Baltic arrives from New York
off the coast, but is unable to support Fort Sumter
due to the heavy fire from Confederate forces.
April 13 - Major Anderson surrenders Fort
Sumter.
April 15 - President Lincoln calls for 75,000
volunteers to suppress the rebellion.
April 19 – The blockade of Southern ports is
announced from S.C. to Texas.
April 20 - Robert E. Lee resigns his commission
in the U.S. Army.