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The Island Connection - May 8, 2015
The Island Connection - May 8, 2015
The Island Connection - May 8, 2015
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STAFF REPORT
Front row: Diane Lehder, Wendy Kulick, Eileen Van Horn, Jennifer Schachet, Margarethe Rayburn. Back row: Carol Hurley, Phyllis
Wills, Eva Glover, Catherine Scully, Tammy Thorp Charlotte Moran, Anita Marciniak. Photo by Diane Ledher.
omen Build has been part of the Sea Island Habitat for
Humanity program for fifteen years now. True to the
organizations vision of A world where everyone has a
decent place to live, a group of women spend a week each May
building a house for someone who doesnt. This year was a little
different timing-wise, but the commitment to build homes,
communities and hope is constant. During the week of April
11, 162 women from all over the Sea Island community met in
Laurel Oak Grove, James Island to add to an already long list of
accomplishments.
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Turtle Rescue
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Caribbean Chicken
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sales manager
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Staff Writer
Gregg Bragg
Contributors
Teri Hinkebein
Richard Wildermann
Cassandra Harris
Stephanie Braswell
Martha Zink
Maria Gurovich
Marilyn Markel
Carol Antman
David Brown
Catherine Gilmore
Charlotte Meyer
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options were severely limited and the
project would have to move forward.
Joe Elmore, CEO of Charleston
Animal Society stepped up to present a
review of 2014. His very long presentation
is best summarized in a list.
1. Pictures of kids and puppies and
kittens pitching the virtues of a
NO KILL community
2. MISSION to prevent cruelty to
animals
3. They will not rest until a home
is found for every abandoned,
abused or unwanted animal
4. They handle 90 percent of strays in
Charleston County
5. They are the number one spay/
neuter provider in South Carolina
6. They are one of only three NO
KILL communities in the south
7. Their free periodical CAROLINA
TAILS is available everywhere.
Please look for a copy.
8. Charleston County is first in the
deep south to be recognized as a
NO KILL community
The presentation was quite thorough
and good news for animal lovers. More
information and ways to help can
be found by visiting the Charleston
Animal Society at 2455 Remount Rd,
N. Charleston or their website www.
charlestonanimalsociety.org.
Councilmember John Gregg was next
to report on the topic of Community
Relations with the Seabrook Island Club.
Much like councilmember Romanos
remarks about the Seabrook Island
Civic Calendar
Tuesday, May 12
Monday, May 18
Kiawah
Communications
Committee
CANCELLED
3 - 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Kiawah Board of
Zoning and Appeals
4 - 5 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed, May 13
Seabrook Planning
Commission
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Kiawah Public Safety
Committee
2 - 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Thursday, May 21
Kiawah Municipal
Center Committee
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Monday, May 25
MEMORIAL DAY
Town Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 26
Seabrook Town
Council Meeting
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Tuesday, June 2
Town Council
Meeting
2 - 4 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
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Prepare for
disaster
TOWN S J O I NT LY
S P ONSO R DI S A S T E R
AWARE NE S S D AY
FO R RE S I DE N T S
STAFF REPORT
he
annual
local
Disaster
Awareness Day sponsored by
the towns of Kiawah Island and
Seabrook Island will be held 11 June at
the Seabrook Island Club.
This event, open to all, combines an
informational half-day program with
displays by vendors and emergency
service first responders. Lunch will be
provided and there will be prize drawings
interspersed throughout the program
sessions.
The program will be a mix of expert
presentations and question and answer
sessions all relating to emergency
preparedness topics including event
notifications; evacuation, return and
clean-up; role of the Salvation Army;
earthquakes; and, building codes and
flood insurance.
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B A C K PA C K B U D D I E S P R O G R A M B E N E F I T S
Todd Gerhart of the Ice Cream Boat presents a check for over $15,000 to
representatives of the Backpack Buddies program.
BY JENNIFER TUOHY
STAFF REPORT
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Loggerhead rescued
at Bohicket
Award-winning sea
turtle film returns
to Charleston
L O C A L T U R T L E PAT R O L S F E AT U R E D
BY GARY FANSLER
BY TERI HINKEBEIN
For The Island Connection
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Dr. Wiley
Nurse Linton
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access them easily. There is a slight delay on patient
activity as there are two Hispanics with little English
and only one Spanish interpreter has turned up. Two
more interpreters join them shortly and the movement of
patients continues.
The place is buzzing with activity. The three nurses
see the patients to check over their records and let the
doctors know what the patients need. The nurses also
run interference on all cases getting the required medical
paraphernalia the doctors require. There are frequent
conferences in the hallway as the doctors and nurses
exchange ideas of treatment options.
One nurse on duty is Jameela Goudarzi. She is in
graduate school, studying to be a Nurse Practitioner.
Crystal Menick is another of the nurses on duty; she is
also studying to be a nurse practitioner. Rose Linton is
the third nurse. She spent 20 years at Roper Hospital
in General Medicine. She retired two years ago and has
been at the Clinic ever since. In addition to nursing care,
she also has been calling patients to make sure they come
in for their regular medical check ups.
There are two doctors on duty. One is Dr Kathleen
Wiley, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics. She
has been participating in the Monday night clinics for
several years and still works full time as a physician at
MUSC.
Dr. George Taylor is the second doctor on duty. He
is Professor of Medicine at MUSC and volunteers at the
Clinic 3 times a month. He has written 17 books on the
general topic of educational materials for students and
doctors in residence.
Rodrigo Haddad de Sousa is a Spanish interpreter at
the Clinic. He goes into the examining room with the
patient and the doctor to help the two communicate. He
is careful in translating medical terms so the patient and
doctor both have a clear idea of what is being said. He
says the situation can at times be awkward, so he sees
setting the patient at ease as a primary part of his job.
If the doctor and the patient are comfortable with each
other, the job is easy.
Nurse Menick
May 8
ONGOING EVENTS
Seabrook Island Beach Rule Change for
Dogs on May 1
Turtle season commences and a rule change
for dogs on Seabrook beaches takes effect:
Within the Designated Area (app. 300 yds.
east of a line extending from Community
Center boardwalk to Atlantic Ocean &
continuing app. 550 yds.) from May 1 until
October 31, dogs will be allowed off leads
below the apparent high water mark prior
to 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. provided they
remain subject to voice control of the person
supervising them. Dogs must be leashed at
all times on all other beach areas.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Preschool Zone
Fridays in April at 10:30 a.m., 351 Maybank
Highway, Johns Island Regional Library.
3-6 years old with adult. Call 843.559.1945
for more information.
Wednesdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Homegrown
Johns Island Farmers Market. Every Third
Saturday at 3546 Maybank Highway
Johns Island 10 a.m. 2 p.m. www.
johnsislandfarmersmarket.com.
2015 Sea Island Cars and Coffee
Third Saturday of every month from 8 to 10
a.m., Freshfields Village.
Sippin Saturdays at Irvin House
Vineyards
Every Saturday from 12 4 p.m., the
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Johns Island TAG Lock-In! (grades 6-12)
6 - 8:45 p.m. The library will belong to the
Teens after closing. Activities will include
a Do-It-Yourself face painting station,
Wii gaming tournament, and library ping
SATURDAY, MAY 9
Understanding Pat Conroy
1 p.m. Join the Charleston Music Hall
as Pat Conroy and Catherine Seltzer
discuss and sign copies of Seltzers book,
Understanding Pat Conroy. Tickets are $40
and include a signed hardback copy of the
book. This fun and lively discussion of the
autobiographical and creative impulses that
drive Conroys writing life will take place
at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.,
downtown Charleston. A book signing at
nearby Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St.,
will follow the talk.
Lift to Feed
9 a.m. CrossFit Johns Island will be
hosting a charity to benefit Backpack
Buddies Seabrook Island. All donations
and sponsorships will be donated to feed
children at Mt. Zion Elementary School
on Johns Island. Donations and spectators
are welcome. Registration is $25 per
participant through April 2, afterwards
the price will be $35 per person. Visit
www.crossfitjohnsisland.com. For more
information about sponsorships, please
contact Nic Porter at 843.478.7257 or
crossfitjohnsisland@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Charleston Beer Garden
12 - 8 p.m. 4th Annual Charleston Beer
Garden will take place at its new home,
The Grove at Patriots Point in Mount
Pleasant. Known as Charlestons largest
pop-up beer garden, this event invites craft
beer-lovers to enjoy an epic lineup of craft
brews plus homebrewers, Beer Olympics,
and five live bands. Advance Tickets $25 for
General Admission and $50 for VIP Grove
Admission through May 15.
May 27
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
2 p.m. The Color of Water by James
McBride, Johns Island Regional Library.
3531 Maybank Highway.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Wine Down Wednesday
Guests will enjoy wine, hors doeuvres
and live music (see schedule below) while
exploring Old Towne Creek County Park
in West Ashley. The event series debuted
in 2013 and has gained popularity since.
Event fees of $20 cover wine, hors doeuvres
and a commemorative stemless wine glass.
Charleston County residents can get a
discounted rate in advance.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Seabrook Island Photography Club
Meeting
4 p.m. At the Lake House. Charles Measter
speaks on Macro Photography.
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Spring Fling BBQ at Equestrian Center
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please join us for fun, food,
horses, and music. The event is free and no
reservations are necessary. This is an allIsland eventbring the kids and grandkids.
There will be a barbeque and a beer & wine
bar. Food and beverages may be charged to
your Club account or cash will be accepted;
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Jane Austen Society
1:30 p.m. The May meeting of the Jane
Austen Society will feature The Pleasure
Gardens of Early Charleston, presented by
CCPL Historian Dr. Nic Butler. Sponsored
by the Jane Austen Society of North
America (JASNA, South Carolina Region).
Refreshments will be provided. Johns
Island Regional Library. 3531 Maybank
Highway.
Nesha Jenkins Tate Book Signing
4 - 6 p.m. A reading, discussion and
book signing with local author Dr. Nesha
Jenkins-Tate and her book Perfecting
the Dance, Soulful Lessons about Love,
Faith and Courage. Wadmalaw Island
Community Center, 5605 Katy Hill Road.
Music and refreshments will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Round Table Discussion with
Councilwoman Johnson
12:30 p.m. Discuss concerns and issues
with Councilwoman Anna Johnson of
Charleston County District 8. Johns Island
Regional Library. 3531 Maybank Highway.
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fundraising
Husbands of Seabrook Island Lady Golf Association members prepare to deliver all the
donated equipment the group collected to first tees.
BY JERRY FARBER
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on the water
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volunteer spotlight
computer corner
BY MARIA GUROVICH
BY BOB HOOPER
hirty-one-year-old,
Trident
Technical College Dental Hygiene
student, Josefina Carmona was
born and raised on Johns Island. Josefinas
parents came to the United States from
Mexico as migrant workers 33 years ago.
They lived in Texas, Nebraska, and Florida
before they finally settled on Johns Island.
Josefina, her parents, and six siblings
were the only family that lived at the
Bennie Jenkins migrant camp all yearround.
My family first came to the Outreach,
or Las Monjitas (the Sisters) over 20 years
ago seeking help. We didnt have it easy.
Although, my parents were hard working
people, they lacked education and spoke
virtually no English, reminisces Josefina.
She remembers how much support they
received from the Sisters. I dont know
how we would have survived without their
help. In addition to coming to Our Lady
of Mercy Outreach to receive food and
clothing, Josefina remembers receiving
dental care in a trailer that was located on
the Outreachs property.
It feels very special to be able to do
my practicum at the Our Lady of Mercy
Outreach Wellness Center Clinic. It
feels good to be able to give back to my
community, says Josefina, who no longer
lives on Johns Island, but still considers
it her home. Josefina hopes to start
If it looks too
good to be true,
it most likely is
Tid e Char t
Date
High Tide
Low Tide
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BY SARAH REYNOLDS
For The Island Connection
Caribbean Chicken
Skewers with Mashed
Sweet Potatoes
BY MARILYN MARKEL
For The Island Connection
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Jerk marinade (I used Plutos)
1/2 cup ketchup
grilling skewers
mashed sweet potatoes, recipe below
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
6 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed,
but unpeeled (about 4 lb)
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 1/2 hour, longer elapsed time
Combine the marinade and the
ketchup in a bowl. Trim the chicken
breasts and cut thinly. Place in the
marinade overnight. Soak skewers if they
are wooden for several hours in water.
Heat the grill/grill pan or broiler. Thread
the chicken onto the skewers. Cook at
least 4 minutes per side until the chicken
is cooked through.
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tennis
financial focus
BY DIMI MATOUCHEV
For The Island Connection
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